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 2249689 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251072 epoch_slot_no: 4672 block_no: 2249583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2556 time: 2019-02-26 23:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xade3f7d3fa8000c6c01a27e24f44a38fe956d388544129e3c78ce30a2f30c78fBlock Operator
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