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 2251046 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2252429 epoch_slot_no: 6029 block_no: 2250940 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3785 time: 2019-02-27 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7fda1edb95ff6b0191aa623be0597cfd99b7a77cc39d8172c18b04fa0b619d7Block Operator
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