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 2247664 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249047 epoch_slot_no: 2647 block_no: 2247558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-26 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1712b167d79ae68082a999e2b5cc8c1ad42151646e1c9092710054c2a9b38113Block Operator
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