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 2246244 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2247627 epoch_slot_no: 1227 block_no: 2246138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2602 time: 2019-02-26 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80e25fbd54e32343a75919b021017702ab8085103433342f2d734660340838c2Block Operator
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