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 2247831 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249214 epoch_slot_no: 2814 block_no: 2247725 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2064 time: 2019-02-26 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88b173b3b77232ad25f528aee8f10b74394b0be529427072e2667ebeaa61152bBlock Operator
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