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 2250376 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2251759 epoch_slot_no: 5359 block_no: 2250270 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1672 time: 2019-02-27 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77458db1bf384d17be5ef02a1afea262ae155d2993189437a95d5cbb4b692a3bBlock Operator
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