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 2250023 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2251406 epoch_slot_no: 5006 block_no: 2249917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-27 01:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5de1597e566e3bad6b275923beddca53ee75a3a7be9c8c2a1ff138acbb90202Block Operator
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