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 2253462 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254845 epoch_slot_no: 8445 block_no: 2253356 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-27 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc7f4de4590ce4c18d0fe96026c04b1176d85629bd7fc2930c078d6b09e23223Block Operator
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