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 2249400 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250783 epoch_slot_no: 4383 block_no: 2249294 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1635 time: 2019-02-26 22:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72ca54d80cf194d9cbd45caaeea58e173a16c92ceb326cedf1e9024767071e76Block Operator
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