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 2245970 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247353 epoch_slot_no: 953 block_no: 2245864 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1489 time: 2019-02-26 03:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x976d49d33f384dc8232e2869b5354c5aaa46f5d0f3d1ae002db96cb04caf745aBlock Operator
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