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 2244937 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2246321 epoch_slot_no: 21521 block_no: 2244832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2003 time: 2019-02-25 21:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee2e4773603653b688ad02a4ec9e2b4b0b6935b4f15c525d88dbec8a59146983Block Operator
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