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 2243548 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2244932 epoch_slot_no: 20132 block_no: 2243443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-02-25 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a1c9d11599b203ab77c295c049b0a80b1c04116eacbf2245fafed6b76ff4086Block Operator
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