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 2250336 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251719 epoch_slot_no: 5319 block_no: 2250230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-02-27 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99d6669b75f8bda69271ce996dc2044b2f3043f7b5940f25fc639dc9f83e2ba2Block Operator
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