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 2253592 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2254975 epoch_slot_no: 8575 block_no: 2253486 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3347 time: 2019-02-27 21:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee9c52d376d7ea7d4b40afb6f0f108dc5ec45df9fd7e35c94fc670c2bc4f18abBlock Operator
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