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 2244283 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245667 epoch_slot_no: 20867 block_no: 2244178 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1695 time: 2019-02-25 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee818c35e30acf5fd5de6a1c800ea8d9f3c58a953aaac9775426ba4425d0af3bBlock Operator
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