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 2249035 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250418 epoch_slot_no: 4018 block_no: 2248929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2019-02-26 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bbdec77f07de381560fda3a28da29189f3fe80100de39b185d041f32b9d89a4Block Operator
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