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 2254144 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255527 epoch_slot_no: 9127 block_no: 2254038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-28 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c2207be1c697efe74d4b307ab5b1a46cd1a8bd2ba8e5caa0919939554356ccdBlock Operator
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