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 2243686 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2245070 epoch_slot_no: 20270 block_no: 2243581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1995 time: 2019-02-25 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5528bc74f506e859db330d8228acfb6f46fb528dbfd34ee94fd1e5acb24eb4eBlock Operator
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