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 2243944 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245328 epoch_slot_no: 20528 block_no: 2243839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6695 time: 2019-02-25 15:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfb1a3a0e619f83ed6c8624cffc36598c2b992637efe31a6c5536f8a446d80abBlock Operator
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