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 2247405 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248788 epoch_slot_no: 2388 block_no: 2247299 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2265 time: 2019-02-26 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b01cce8c44943611c6289cbd6850cdbab0f155c0fd95e997f63313baf44171bBlock Operator
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