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 2248654 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2250037 epoch_slot_no: 3637 block_no: 2248548 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2640 time: 2019-02-26 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45a6fe19c45a702fa73cd3ed4944b57f6a30978daa6a7e6b7436dd057cdc5e2bBlock Operator
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