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 2247375 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248758 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 2247269 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2258 time: 2019-02-26 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa14e8e4482c1d4c3e9976ad9811930405e97545632c28b1fac9e04c53ee58354Block Operator
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