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 2245004 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2246388 epoch_slot_no: 21588 block_no: 2244899 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2019-02-25 21:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05e8a05c17d583c98135f534d21b5cbee45e4847e9f1ed06f9529699c6d0118aBlock Operator
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