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 2250589 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2251972 epoch_slot_no: 5572 block_no: 2250483 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3791 time: 2019-02-27 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa48b6a7176240a6912daa621e78e45a2896fb49bdcece6d9e26559bff1f04f30Block Operator
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