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 2248052 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249435 epoch_slot_no: 3035 block_no: 2247946 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1214 time: 2019-02-26 14:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9efb7e54c246cc0c2553a80aaa26e7fe5ab241f3cea2b7c2f0804a2bcf85f4edBlock Operator
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