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 2249778 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251161 epoch_slot_no: 4761 block_no: 2249672 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2019-02-27 00:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd32e20f74e43fcbfecd51a2c534f31e2afe60d6f7cd3e3e8dc31cffb5b0a153eBlock Operator
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