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 2245512 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246895 epoch_slot_no: 495 block_no: 2245406 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-02-26 00:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bc59fdc7cc4c4d009d458ccbab72d070a40ba5963a9d76ae3d9dd20538e65b9Block Operator
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