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 2252933 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254316 epoch_slot_no: 7916 block_no: 2252827 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3158 time: 2019-02-27 17:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x034d3882e32d11e72d679594ef73c6c0e37b94bc5dc72bada11370c5157b5c75Block Operator
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