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 2252496 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2253879 epoch_slot_no: 7479 block_no: 2252390 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2019-02-27 15:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84eee98ebc8ddcc74c997b30382b5f5001932deedccc3b0d143410bdc69a8739Block Operator
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