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 2249014 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250397 epoch_slot_no: 3997 block_no: 2248908 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-26 19:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f9d5c3dbbcb40fd8c39271204c49e995a661f1aaeb53db4cf8211a510ebaf9Block Operator
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