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 2252573 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2253956 epoch_slot_no: 7556 block_no: 2252467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-02-27 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2a17cc0023e59f6e3e9622b71d7f622782f63c9c974350d0560672846ff65e4Block Operator
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