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 2244792 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246176 epoch_slot_no: 21376 block_no: 2244687 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-25 20:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa01eaaa33e6ddeae38109e2eeed4d8ae2fa979b50a51de4ba028de2480e2f13dBlock Operator
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