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 2248320 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2249703 epoch_slot_no: 3303 block_no: 2248214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3469 time: 2019-02-26 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1faf06b8604f502491a09f596175e2799d19109d6cabd91f5eeab82b8a2726a8Block Operator
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