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 2245034 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2246417 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 2244928 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3026 time: 2019-02-25 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x034956cd0b2b5724efd42270fc4bfcf34e7ffd01c65905d316cda87e64d36a6fBlock Operator
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