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 2248715 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250098 epoch_slot_no: 3698 block_no: 2248609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1875 time: 2019-02-26 18:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75f03fc764efd256ecc9d3f6ae07aad536abfd1606720a971e177e7785a1ef9dBlock Operator
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