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 2243609 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2244993 epoch_slot_no: 20193 block_no: 2243504 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5211 time: 2019-02-25 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40001150ade754ee42e2d9e6a64ab6665f1780ec790b352ab14d6e12b75b00b2Block Operator
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