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 2253922 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2255305 epoch_slot_no: 8905 block_no: 2253816 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2093 time: 2019-02-27 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76d05ad9c7aaee6c74a9d6125aa0e538f4aab8532862341e28dfbae88d5f2d22Block Operator
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