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 2249507 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250890 epoch_slot_no: 4490 block_no: 2249401 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1521 time: 2019-02-26 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38a0c40407e53330877866db9f48eb43ff8c9769ac8cd849b82fa8f5f67e2032Block Operator
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