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 2249142 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250525 epoch_slot_no: 4125 block_no: 2249036 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2956 time: 2019-02-26 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb793b9b466100944c957ca2d428972d9386bb25b45bd58715505f2885e836fdBlock Operator
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