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 2251116 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2252499 epoch_slot_no: 6099 block_no: 2251010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2019-02-27 07:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bae778dcccc80e4a7d469cd28f2b77c4266e63f276f5051069ca8383b67bb20Block Operator
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