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 2243986 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245370 epoch_slot_no: 20570 block_no: 2243881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-02-25 16:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7c7703bbf2c424cbf6b9be6b7a8363716654dc5b549c0f081195ca5ad8e6c95Block Operator
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