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 2247851 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249234 epoch_slot_no: 2834 block_no: 2247745 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-02-26 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb73f9dee158d6961cc2f4b82e469062a37b2e0016c4e3bee556a396065de2023Block Operator
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