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 2252918 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254301 epoch_slot_no: 7901 block_no: 2252812 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1702 time: 2019-02-27 17:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ab8cf4e1667752910a0068ba3f103dcdb85db4e4c3a66dcb48b24eb165fb773Block Operator
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