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 2250034 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251417 epoch_slot_no: 5017 block_no: 2249928 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-27 01:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34d794dfb55a79e308d579a4c9d530f78ef36b0dcaeefe68da06933dc5c9b230Block Operator
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