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 2247527 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248910 epoch_slot_no: 2510 block_no: 2247421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-26 11:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f683365793dbcedf532ce67304f247b969a6fe50d250ef10a8e9c1bd0468730Block Operator
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