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 2246647 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248030 epoch_slot_no: 1630 block_no: 2246541 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-26 06:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ea68dc4635a1245252a4522aa8c9f8ebc8e54a94dacee67838bb4e2ad85f046Block Operator
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