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 2246893 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248276 epoch_slot_no: 1876 block_no: 2246787 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1012 time: 2019-02-26 08:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48f4afca2a7e627ce959e9b0bb5e80c806f302d088d0bc7b0d75aed08dda8a20Block Operator
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