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 2246656 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2248039 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 2246550 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9811 time: 2019-02-26 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1004af0761c9bde6e853469ad2feff42441ccb5deb653130dac1340d01a47e2Block Operator
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