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 2252563 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2253946 epoch_slot_no: 7546 block_no: 2252457 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2019-02-27 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80d4c97487d007e354bc0060a87b0c606a7431aa6f2874d5f133ab07920e81afBlock Operator
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