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 2247574 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2248957 epoch_slot_no: 2557 block_no: 2247468 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-26 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b7257b8983b5c034a5d3454b953df27571d56f93f087b8c803315996e58a06fBlock Operator
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