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 2253725 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255108 epoch_slot_no: 8708 block_no: 2253619 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1699 time: 2019-02-27 22:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0914e59abf701a2b0682c5a2eeac08890c4d0a549038eb5194aa557474f88f42Block Operator
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