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 2251331 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252714 epoch_slot_no: 6314 block_no: 2251225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-02-27 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29b293272ffba4b1e0d12b32ba1e4acdc9125ae041715054ba797fce080f9615Block Operator
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