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 2244955 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2246339 epoch_slot_no: 21539 block_no: 2244850 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1338 time: 2019-02-25 21:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56dcb2c9a01c4a249fd62ae8c29f9320e45a1d7f49afc8652d59ea2d830bf0cbBlock Operator
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