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 2251427 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252810 epoch_slot_no: 6410 block_no: 2251321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-27 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb17683ba3b16966d59632e5b64a529cac7671a3703db11fa775d6250093e161cBlock Operator
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