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 2247268 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248651 epoch_slot_no: 2251 block_no: 2247162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4964 time: 2019-02-26 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceb330e2f71eeabe44fd9eb8c859eaa8416c1cf1f076375fcf8856aedfca91aaBlock Operator
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