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 2251746 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253129 epoch_slot_no: 6729 block_no: 2251640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5230 time: 2019-02-27 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd4dc84ec1883e92c0373cc4dbf94c61561708d2032d205a69db15df97a867a3Block Operator
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