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 2246830 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248213 epoch_slot_no: 1813 block_no: 2246724 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-26 07:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe1f4f170b1065d85bf15dc7892d591eede1b49247833a55b0d7867e92dabcf3Block Operator
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