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 2248407 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249790 epoch_slot_no: 3390 block_no: 2248301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1208 time: 2019-02-26 16:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44b40044de5a60c1c7e4183f95bbd5f2a1887f543b5a84ff4324807cef218084Block Operator
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