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 2248472 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2249855 epoch_slot_no: 3455 block_no: 2248366 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3148 time: 2019-02-26 16:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e281b202788ef1bfd3beb646d1dfd7b5b0669e51178491fa81ec983b9c75451Block Operator
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