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 2251793 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253176 epoch_slot_no: 6776 block_no: 2251687 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-27 11:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa8fd6a067149f319948a29f7b7fe4199a683fc713b61518a624754ca6484f20Block Operator
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