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 2249629 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251012 epoch_slot_no: 4612 block_no: 2249523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4761 time: 2019-02-26 23:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9161511f291308936691c819226bd792393b4ed48dce10b025224de45572c24bBlock Operator
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