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 2246442 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2247825 epoch_slot_no: 1425 block_no: 2246336 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2721 time: 2019-02-26 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ff8d5cf2014bdea3da63e9c07970d53220bcd94655da6d65cda35e82a5ba8a8Block Operator
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