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 2253786 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255169 epoch_slot_no: 8769 block_no: 2253680 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8778 time: 2019-02-27 22:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31f0f23f265ac6132d6ed9427a5a4344ebb791da42ad97640bb928edb6d3e99dBlock Operator
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