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 2253547 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254930 epoch_slot_no: 8530 block_no: 2253441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-02-27 21:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1ccc47bfc5d5def0f6da717bc43d0767717999c0b9d2ba72b4bb04552ecd872Block Operator
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