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 2246686 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2248069 epoch_slot_no: 1669 block_no: 2246580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1318 time: 2019-02-26 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93b915ab8de13abe404e5cc53c3bec3d820368a2101025bd86aade3dc8ee2ba6Block Operator
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