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 2251089 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252472 epoch_slot_no: 6072 block_no: 2250983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-02-27 07:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7787c08d858dc81cc5f31d5187e5a87cf8c2783cdab23658b1e3323f3212f570Block Operator
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