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 2243594 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2244978 epoch_slot_no: 20178 block_no: 2243489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2554 time: 2019-02-25 13:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04ff15f124288e281eaba4f7b689f36fc523f861568aec84fc06bc20be0319a2Block Operator
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