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 2254653 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2256036 epoch_slot_no: 9636 block_no: 2254547 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2730 time: 2019-02-28 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c8cb98118079cac0627a25d53c1df2599ca5f7e0f2c5243decdc4234d906511Block Operator
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