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 2245740 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247123 epoch_slot_no: 723 block_no: 2245634 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2334 time: 2019-02-26 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa35501af89b1214e440004efcab5cc664a9936e5f8fae281e29e8505ed8e876Block Operator
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