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 2244559 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2245943 epoch_slot_no: 21143 block_no: 2244454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4346 time: 2019-02-25 19:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12f2d356352267bcdb93adda8650af0f72fd1fc41c783ee0b783c357c18fc2e5Block Operator
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