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 2246122 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247505 epoch_slot_no: 1105 block_no: 2246016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8350 time: 2019-02-26 03:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x436314387bd6252a1b9b6fd5921e260725d836be9a8cdb091541567303bd7ea4Block Operator
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