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 2244895 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246279 epoch_slot_no: 21479 block_no: 2244790 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2024 time: 2019-02-25 21:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1aedfefe38b8ea04c57bd03482d73cc75bfa9d31dfa7230fc3ffb5574d4a4749Block Operator
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