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 2250650 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252033 epoch_slot_no: 5633 block_no: 2250544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5529 time: 2019-02-27 05:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x322d436c3880a648d3857ece3a956b7816748f2fa42b1732e6d54e6766d74f6eBlock Operator
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