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 2249993 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2251376 epoch_slot_no: 4976 block_no: 2249887 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-27 01:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb9f1a1d4f23d49e3daa01340b0a7551b1a2dcfdcd2512c6ed1d158d47f2043aBlock Operator
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