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 2247794 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249177 epoch_slot_no: 2777 block_no: 2247688 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1177 time: 2019-02-26 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71089786d254358e51db3336af773879f961ca5fe700f04f32a6941be89e06f2Block Operator
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