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 2245846 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247229 epoch_slot_no: 829 block_no: 2245740 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1702 time: 2019-02-26 02:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd97f4c48e07644646c3e34731f1d48c4bfb1ac594b2c34af1803b6b9591d9e71Block Operator
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