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 2250529 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2251912 epoch_slot_no: 5512 block_no: 2250423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1639 time: 2019-02-27 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccda0927fa826852288fa8d5d8afbf44e1f97eab6070bc81362cf864622103b3Block Operator
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