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 2251487 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2252870 epoch_slot_no: 6470 block_no: 2251381 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-02-27 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f9a91a90e37d100ccfe2ccce2da43702bc3bc336340c31f1e84a26e1ffca214Block Operator
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