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 2249747 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2251130 epoch_slot_no: 4730 block_no: 2249641 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-02-27 00:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d9c752a3d488cfb1decc222e0e66234740fdae5cd6791e996c2bbe1736c8a29Block Operator
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