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 2253511 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2254894 epoch_slot_no: 8494 block_no: 2253405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2420 time: 2019-02-27 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x550e771773517634b45a771e18495f0769e93b030841702c4d8438bdbf94c9b7Block Operator
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