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 2253161 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254544 epoch_slot_no: 8144 block_no: 2253055 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2240 time: 2019-02-27 18:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf58788297fe8a3c152911f1fc0000ee0257bec9bff0cc157211d3f473d9824a9Block Operator
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