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 2245588 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2246971 epoch_slot_no: 571 block_no: 2245482 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2330 time: 2019-02-26 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x275fcab4292d2838bf3e1be2b901d4110d26281b902b8f74135e9e9b3f7ad487Block Operator
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