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 2244483 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2245867 epoch_slot_no: 21067 block_no: 2244378 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3239 time: 2019-02-25 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd45f794c72f60b01d009f4d6857da0e8cabdc31d1c87da079b8084d7a3f881dBlock Operator
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