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 2244499 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245883 epoch_slot_no: 21083 block_no: 2244394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3862 time: 2019-02-25 18:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f88b5a0a16ed368757a7fc639154ca9fdfb6f753b696bdfb2bc476f806a8b2eBlock Operator
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