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 2253236 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254619 epoch_slot_no: 8219 block_no: 2253130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-02-27 19:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc826f581ec2662fbb55e786b7da02cabdcad17bdf0eca0ec45c4d5659611e37Block Operator
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