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 2243960 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245344 epoch_slot_no: 20544 block_no: 2243855 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2783 time: 2019-02-25 15:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdcc97aafa42b52a57a14592567c9b078f547d59d756a1d11f8b92b9a9ab8a8aBlock Operator
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