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 2251198 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2252581 epoch_slot_no: 6181 block_no: 2251092 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1960 time: 2019-02-27 08:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb50ce59132061fe9ee4225d9759befd694370b0567911a941c9f4ec0d23d51c0Block Operator
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