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 2243868 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245252 epoch_slot_no: 20452 block_no: 2243763 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2090 time: 2019-02-25 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48680af8d4fc076e5cd8ceb127d5e74a3ce06969325e4421352a9172b7523373Block Operator
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