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 2245002 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246386 epoch_slot_no: 21586 block_no: 2244897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2019-02-25 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f13ec120517559a1f31e4ab5c472a2ac813e01284a0f924ba920ce38c2aeaebBlock Operator
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