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 2253314 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2254697 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2253208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2939 time: 2019-02-27 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f443cb769e73acb6829ae9be269cdd0c48a9fe1c3324d557330fde572a33a2dBlock Operator
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