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 2252206 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253589 epoch_slot_no: 7189 block_no: 2252100 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6512 time: 2019-02-27 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36de1686667fc552efe56829667bb45a7f9ca192ba80476b5992d84c8173e584Block Operator
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