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 2248533 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2249916 epoch_slot_no: 3516 block_no: 2248427 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2018 time: 2019-02-26 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f687914f1c200e2c98f6d0b3ffa731a91280e27059f79c45f6087f26b938082Block Operator
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