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 2243861 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245245 epoch_slot_no: 20445 block_no: 2243756 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1898 time: 2019-02-25 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed838f10a9e76ea2310bba4a163193025fb85db9d31130ad3f471c70c5a72b1dBlock Operator
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