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 2246426 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2247809 epoch_slot_no: 1409 block_no: 2246320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2763 time: 2019-02-26 05:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9480ed8354416c891744fa9836ca3e6fde2d6fdd3ecb2ea8e052ad18e5aa077eBlock Operator
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