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 2246396 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2247779 epoch_slot_no: 1379 block_no: 2246290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2463 time: 2019-02-26 05:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x304c0e81e7a0498c5c620fa5510fcbc195fb9bd6875510733fc6446dbeb6725cBlock Operator
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