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 2244711 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246095 epoch_slot_no: 21295 block_no: 2244606 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-25 20:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd30f96d7173c4b66133a4d7251c621ad571956f4977340b95ef1ccee32bb8b1dBlock Operator
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