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 2245954 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247337 epoch_slot_no: 937 block_no: 2245848 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-26 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32925170e4194a9c474951c1bec17f9a2a79e94ae8e18f51e3a92a84dc07dd0fBlock Operator
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