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 2243655 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245039 epoch_slot_no: 20239 block_no: 2243550 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7778 time: 2019-02-25 14:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabeaeb047de61ed761a26a4eb9b4a6078eb89658a88d4f0f53317456ea7036a7Block Operator
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