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 2244817 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2246201 epoch_slot_no: 21401 block_no: 2244712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-02-25 20:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6e717f662a85ccf5003c09dc109f35f5b7969e34ae4a118ad540cf591593a20Block Operator
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