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 2245679 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247062 epoch_slot_no: 662 block_no: 2245573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-26 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cb1563b0dc255276f37c0a657777cbf0b2ca30e45f940a02d5a88eb305a09dbBlock Operator
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