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 2249020 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250403 epoch_slot_no: 4003 block_no: 2248914 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1378 time: 2019-02-26 19:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaa2a99e2c890f95702f93e1a83f6b63f391981462b134ad18c4d1bba1acf847Block Operator
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