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 2248928 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2250311 epoch_slot_no: 3911 block_no: 2248822 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1928 time: 2019-02-26 19:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d30215ff307c6f19ec1b33d30b37175cbd92e33573862db9799449c607e9ec0Block Operator
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