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 2252538 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253921 epoch_slot_no: 7521 block_no: 2252432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2740 time: 2019-02-27 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x043000bcfd4b168d33e3005ca71de5c31083ec27c497f6df1d450e39daf1c245Block Operator
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