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 2244987 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2246371 epoch_slot_no: 21571 block_no: 2244882 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1662 time: 2019-02-25 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa26096cea73608237d9a525f7e832d3f78f5abd450766f35d830e41d38a2ed96Block Operator
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