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 2251248 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252631 epoch_slot_no: 6231 block_no: 2251142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-02-27 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x078a9c5cb5cceffc293c31de05a13456b49c812e749b3e08d8ec94eaa1f518bdBlock Operator
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