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 2245019 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246402 epoch_slot_no: 2 block_no: 2244913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4872 time: 2019-02-25 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60f914e4d88e1f46b0f84e1a33b783859164104dbad9e8564c73cc702b5627c6Block Operator
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