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 2243566 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244950 epoch_slot_no: 20150 block_no: 2243461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-25 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90aaec008cf640afdf5018aa8490543f26db0096fd5ee7487b2126be92dd6297Block Operator
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