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 2243854 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245238 epoch_slot_no: 20438 block_no: 2243749 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 960 time: 2019-02-25 15:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf62d0bba34bbc5c25805b6b19aa641654bc723a17f3bcd4e1e6d4dcb52dc72eaBlock Operator
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