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 2247964 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249347 epoch_slot_no: 2947 block_no: 2247858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-26 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e3689067599287a300778e148a16c22154a26a17b623d0c07963012f802a213Block Operator
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