A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2243488 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2244872 epoch_slot_no: 20072 block_no: 2243383 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1662 time: 2019-02-25 13:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd46d87d4abf4350fe7942cc8348b4ee89faf1f01dafbdd7d6ffbe72cdb07ef6Block Operator
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