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 2247493 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2248876 epoch_slot_no: 2476 block_no: 2247387 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-02-26 11:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6aca1942de3aa113672dd9d014d9d63f2899e82782e63318dc74a3fbce94374dBlock Operator
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