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 2252462 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2253845 epoch_slot_no: 7445 block_no: 2252356 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1656 time: 2019-02-27 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc919d5b251bbfae81f3f14f2713e542d3466a03214c8d5ca11c30583217f9be1Block Operator
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