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 2253553 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2254936 epoch_slot_no: 8536 block_no: 2253447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-02-27 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xced72d4e6ca4fedf423215e00d72eb5e82bdeef01105a81ebea9117f144e7ff5Block Operator
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