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 2250263 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251646 epoch_slot_no: 5246 block_no: 2250157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-27 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96b0cca6e18c9ab9420ffb9f694286cfaf2953fdcd2175d9d6bc27689b4d6015Block Operator
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