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 2251305 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2252688 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 2251199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1619 time: 2019-02-27 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d08960804d24afe9936eb80ae11321d625ad3f0261ab8ce07471324f1431835Block Operator
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