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 2247497 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248880 epoch_slot_no: 2480 block_no: 2247391 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1661 time: 2019-02-26 11:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe90196648c9f8b12a5f5677fc78fd90cf2854eca1728cf11a4173784b7f3b7ffBlock Operator
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