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 2247192 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2248575 epoch_slot_no: 2175 block_no: 2247086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5259 time: 2019-02-26 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6559a4a286683c8079720e52d84b96101f1e2ee509f8d47289c0d89b39c029fbBlock Operator
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