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 2251898 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253281 epoch_slot_no: 6881 block_no: 2251792 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-02-27 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4258c48e34f63e0cab44d09f43d9681cba649154848b51a425cc6103936937fdBlock Operator
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