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 2245733 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247116 epoch_slot_no: 716 block_no: 2245627 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-26 01:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaba0dcdc406dd8982910ec409aaf167dcae05120ef733ae905388f0b0ba7e97aBlock Operator
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