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 2251914 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253297 epoch_slot_no: 6897 block_no: 2251808 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2051 time: 2019-02-27 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac0f355f1849a29fa84965d738b34dd1c69a07586b785c7c2c4a48941417a40bBlock Operator
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