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 2245028 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2246411 epoch_slot_no: 11 block_no: 2244922 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1742 time: 2019-02-25 21:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x235a71b32279249efd7373abe726a9212f53c4406836cc8bea50154b5590da52Block Operator
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