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 2251929 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253312 epoch_slot_no: 6912 block_no: 2251823 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2506 time: 2019-02-27 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b3b723820f6cb6648876eef43d41d3ec18ad17a83a329576ea16f429de70a9aBlock Operator
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