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 2252477 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253860 epoch_slot_no: 7460 block_no: 2252371 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2594 time: 2019-02-27 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e98436fc5b776d4af1e758bc02364cb45ced7e514832cd372d4186e5ce62305Block Operator
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