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 2246850 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248233 epoch_slot_no: 1833 block_no: 2246744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1208 time: 2019-02-26 07:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x437783ec6537dfb930fba82ac6d0b8c3e022616986b202007948eaa411846d18Block Operator
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