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 2244289 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2245673 epoch_slot_no: 20873 block_no: 2244184 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-25 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d7cac928827aab59ea3f3a4959bb2ab686559a7ffcc0e26458da88d3e1f91a2Block Operator
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