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 2245009 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246393 epoch_slot_no: 21593 block_no: 2244904 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-25 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde0c2abce001d86a25208e58f4b243be4cc728abb12f3cc00ad6bb8a93edae4bBlock Operator
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