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 2248148 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249531 epoch_slot_no: 3131 block_no: 2248042 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-26 15:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x267a7f6379b074115dfa76d1869e5b83a7bfaef7533762a9a45115de7bc52aabBlock Operator
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