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 2247016 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2248399 epoch_slot_no: 1999 block_no: 2246910 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1563 time: 2019-02-26 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e3118612773a77c7a137b0ca691161b3da126b519ff9d05cae89aa61cfbe2f8Block Operator
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