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 2244145 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245529 epoch_slot_no: 20729 block_no: 2244040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-02-25 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6a3ff089a5a2baec96de525ceea6de4f233fb615a851df22a93e8843a479ee0Block Operator
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