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 2249674 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251057 epoch_slot_no: 4657 block_no: 2249568 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-02-26 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2236c6cddfaf7a6bec2e04484729ab67a3ae723d63f1a52ef7f2aa7495490b01Block Operator
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