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 2250742 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252125 epoch_slot_no: 5725 block_no: 2250636 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5032 time: 2019-02-27 05:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a4b1bf1856dcc528b0cabd176886b5e506a5d6d16a81e17c534952d66d0baeBlock Operator
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