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 2249568 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2250951 epoch_slot_no: 4551 block_no: 2249462 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2658 time: 2019-02-26 23:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafcc5ffe82f5414604362801f14db1e600819f42daa658edc35aebb4c11f9d4bBlock Operator
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