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 2252414 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253797 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2252308 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-27 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7cb9a576c18b0bda12d47459caed4c9057130b937f17582e6d4c0a2dfcc3e79Block Operator
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