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 2252294 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253677 epoch_slot_no: 7277 block_no: 2252188 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4059 time: 2019-02-27 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d2b41f52eec159285c3f6d5286c1f0d41d084331fe55ac9b2abfaa3d057835bBlock Operator
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