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 2252428 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253811 epoch_slot_no: 7411 block_no: 2252322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-27 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa988893bbf127c01dd652267f78c1f00939c906415e690325b474020e3328486Block Operator
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