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 2248044 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249427 epoch_slot_no: 3027 block_no: 2247938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3062 time: 2019-02-26 14:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1df1130dd7ed5cf895288156c91e19bab21a7d4ae07c2dc3f5d7aecd66c811a4Block Operator
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