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 2247056 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248439 epoch_slot_no: 2039 block_no: 2246950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1181 time: 2019-02-26 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51a15d62da31a49c5393263d00133f406ea1d31c862cf5aa9f42ce9937c89397Block Operator
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