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 2247162 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2248545 epoch_slot_no: 2145 block_no: 2247056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6224 time: 2019-02-26 09:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90e25fc277f62569cdabcdffe3920a5243c3ebb2529d379767c8155f15663c4cBlock Operator
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