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 2252051 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253434 epoch_slot_no: 7034 block_no: 2251945 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1702 time: 2019-02-27 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ea110cd111edd4c88ff207175ddd1ba821484038a9359c8c28f3f927bb145a0Block Operator
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