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 2247153 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248536 epoch_slot_no: 2136 block_no: 2247047 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2843 time: 2019-02-26 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ba354b8288dab915b3ae95258b088af6cad263209392a896ca13b8d612be364Block Operator
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