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 2248852 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250235 epoch_slot_no: 3835 block_no: 2248746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1378 time: 2019-02-26 19:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7feed3e2f330bcf4cbd5373439d2cef9161076498e3089e011eeb5cc0149fd24Block Operator
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