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 2250402 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251785 epoch_slot_no: 5385 block_no: 2250296 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-02-27 03:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04c49f0c85add61d7f43dca5c91d719dbf7d7d982868e5f633d4bd9cff085468Block Operator
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