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 2244874 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246258 epoch_slot_no: 21458 block_no: 2244769 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-25 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb330de68c110adeee88d216d8b771014515dc0b47afaf9508f62268f1893989dBlock Operator
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