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 2244542 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245926 epoch_slot_no: 21126 block_no: 2244437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-25 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc379717a08ff1a9dfca1dc0510810e7081f7d997f199791a0ad225253cfb0deBlock Operator
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