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 2253466 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254849 epoch_slot_no: 8449 block_no: 2253360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7101 time: 2019-02-27 20:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ed02b9ed35dad7db6b0e4e0983f677c3d9c1374721ad088cb5b07aaac11ae42Block Operator
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