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 2247644 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2249027 epoch_slot_no: 2627 block_no: 2247538 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2019-02-26 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69e58853ffdfe76a16be7c5342aa618bd54645d965cb3a66d59238b625b84173Block Operator
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