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 2249461 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250844 epoch_slot_no: 4444 block_no: 2249355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2019-02-26 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44cd55c7a1b6d7385433adacf67f4d0b35de6a9066f0cc6a6020f905e0828798Block Operator
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