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 2246046 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247429 epoch_slot_no: 1029 block_no: 2245940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2594 time: 2019-02-26 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36ee25fcd553bef3b3de66c2cb0757d5f73f9dbb829d27a3aa952a6c0a503bbcBlock Operator
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