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 2252948 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2254331 epoch_slot_no: 7931 block_no: 2252842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2425 time: 2019-02-27 17:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x011104251c446a6e4121b54e9e271ac614a77832ff4a8ba21bd558ab2a6760cdBlock Operator
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