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 2246384 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247767 epoch_slot_no: 1367 block_no: 2246278 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-26 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x897c33d633c9332fc36315c455dc4c02208832d436629df371a5bf9685fbac26Block Operator
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