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 2252211 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2253594 epoch_slot_no: 7194 block_no: 2252105 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12937 time: 2019-02-27 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1e821c91a38ffcf02b65179fe1b698122375f8621505d9dab6c3a46db4549d2Block Operator
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