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 2253709 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255092 epoch_slot_no: 8692 block_no: 2253603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-02-27 22:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b8b84729b4fd5c120c55d00daedf89aaa60bcd7ab26e6039a350d6398e2a811Block Operator
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