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 2244176 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245560 epoch_slot_no: 20760 block_no: 2244071 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2735 time: 2019-02-25 17:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9367a4d0ca8fbd844699af0ae0aaae535d9b5c12c3c9a4e2241501836a74302Block Operator
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