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 2253557 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2254940 epoch_slot_no: 8540 block_no: 2253451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3650 time: 2019-02-27 21:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x069f896f58ba319a29c272ed1b214e3467805feb01315ba16fb61dc0808c4072Block Operator
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