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 2251701 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253084 epoch_slot_no: 6684 block_no: 2251595 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5360 time: 2019-02-27 10:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x145524aaedcdb599f153a297d87c7c8d77d58e37de83f15c47f89b8f8b66896cBlock Operator
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