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 2251724 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253107 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 2251618 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-02-27 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd90ba664cb2c789400cdca90a8f3bc96ff67935032e538442df54b6d63d3540dBlock Operator
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