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 2249349 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2250732 epoch_slot_no: 4332 block_no: 2249243 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1504 time: 2019-02-26 21:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d4168f1942cbab4025e9bc197b6cbf6e347cc627167c66e036494ac0cf2391fBlock Operator
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