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 2252498 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253881 epoch_slot_no: 7481 block_no: 2252392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1324 time: 2019-02-27 15:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a3432386f8d8c0b6f26850137fb9d66321b411290de52e90198b23c43dab7eeBlock Operator
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