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 2247519 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248902 epoch_slot_no: 2502 block_no: 2247413 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2019-02-26 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x597f65c12ac6a8e9b507b5a1c8f4ac5890f808c409dfb0e63318bec736a185faBlock Operator
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