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 2253301 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254684 epoch_slot_no: 8284 block_no: 2253195 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2019-02-27 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c5ef86a735300801773ee3560a99f9f9db521342193b0b7c429e23ea3ff5779Block Operator
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