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 2253841 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255224 epoch_slot_no: 8824 block_no: 2253735 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-27 22:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x172e7dadbcbb0521994f8b013f276e240431109666b73e40db24ad664b7c7c6eBlock Operator
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