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 2251061 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252444 epoch_slot_no: 6044 block_no: 2250955 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3284 time: 2019-02-27 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62950419ed904a4c56808a5b87401e778536202f08a0afa9e83889ddd0b5e9f1Block Operator
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