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 2245036 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246419 epoch_slot_no: 19 block_no: 2244930 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2019-02-25 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa558dccc82bc1f8ac14a97eab3188fbf3140c03f900a52b11946c187ff91e567Block Operator
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