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 2251183 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252566 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 2251077 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-02-27 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27e029af9e1f13ac1cd2e1fab64772daac6cc6ac6c847868eca74d199582a1faBlock Operator
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