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 2244052 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245436 epoch_slot_no: 20636 block_no: 2243947 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2385 time: 2019-02-25 16:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe01f37344bbe8cdb4847f8db49ac7586d5b229ee7da248edd30f425d14cecdc6Block Operator
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