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 2244067 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2245451 epoch_slot_no: 20651 block_no: 2243962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3356 time: 2019-02-25 16:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7b1c1e2c4f6389dac44e292bdf01c360ec19160b010de04ad7fdac8f8516e1aBlock Operator
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