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 2244949 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246333 epoch_slot_no: 21533 block_no: 2244844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-02-25 21:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddf3ee05792bb3a2dc60f966d54e6dff912b52367d9dc7b2f897fb76fbd56504Block Operator
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