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 2249370 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250753 epoch_slot_no: 4353 block_no: 2249264 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1882 time: 2019-02-26 21:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6643ca041350b4adbc08e5c9f1951115bb8400f9dc17660f8ca0cf1e3f230a3eBlock Operator
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