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 2251274 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252657 epoch_slot_no: 6257 block_no: 2251168 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3785 time: 2019-02-27 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1b36747d2cab99c035ab771149d68b819aad9b419518e3921386f58e768a570Block Operator
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