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 2245718 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2247101 epoch_slot_no: 701 block_no: 2245612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1509 time: 2019-02-26 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x519e02ac81ac1c406b1a55fc2d60ac32a685289889a9da41d727402163ccc021Block Operator
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