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 2253434 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254817 epoch_slot_no: 8417 block_no: 2253328 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-02-27 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07c5dd7b9ea5f445781f00e9da2d202b43a88ceece1541df268d58f97f62da3bBlock Operator
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