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 2247202 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248585 epoch_slot_no: 2185 block_no: 2247096 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1246 time: 2019-02-26 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a0c29968dfbeb88ebead889189b53ad84920c2b70126301895565e6c85dd54fBlock Operator
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