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 2245318 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246701 epoch_slot_no: 301 block_no: 2245212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-25 23:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ac492f98e260a78fbbdec0d817e78e4aaa4606b58a80e5e98c58aca3b5195d7Block Operator
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