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 2251615 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2252998 epoch_slot_no: 6598 block_no: 2251509 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1717 time: 2019-02-27 10:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62b70944cdf910ef6c6427d8831c957d7dfe09ed8c5387beb6052ff5e6427410Block Operator
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