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 2243749 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245133 epoch_slot_no: 20333 block_no: 2243644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-25 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd3e00320edfb63580a277b1a2f1ded6f3b0bc4b0104127bd8e3939134c3c67eBlock Operator
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