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 2252203 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253586 epoch_slot_no: 7186 block_no: 2252097 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2510 time: 2019-02-27 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9ce5ec9e82ee71e353c461c2a6ed1758c1a08f1c149a85060c211c5cd4c9edeBlock Operator
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