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 2253085 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254468 epoch_slot_no: 8068 block_no: 2252979 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2384 time: 2019-02-27 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dc3986875f3c1074df39fc12a29274533259694e0536f2245d5db095f649ec8Block Operator
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