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 2246975 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248358 epoch_slot_no: 1958 block_no: 2246869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1181 time: 2019-02-26 08:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebb2142e59348f2246d169b79d2a3eb9abf1ae3b64183c00edcddb5067e8e215Block Operator
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