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 2248405 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249788 epoch_slot_no: 3388 block_no: 2248299 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1210 time: 2019-02-26 16:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3da1924399663a04f1074ffa07517b3c8091801c625db8d6b81e552d49cb02d9Block Operator
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