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 2252069 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253452 epoch_slot_no: 7052 block_no: 2251963 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-27 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6864505c9cc6c6179f3af42eebfd21a23b1cb20c8ef7bbfa7ce77043297de00cBlock Operator
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