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 2252674 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254057 epoch_slot_no: 7657 block_no: 2252568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-02-27 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdd24d82df2f8ed216739e68b81ff8c1e06c40bbce13f51755a2a55a11ec366fBlock Operator
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