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 2249981 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251364 epoch_slot_no: 4964 block_no: 2249875 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1854 time: 2019-02-27 01:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a6681391022bffd015e9f2ce9a0476d1cfe753f242bd29cafba7720dda1722eBlock Operator
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