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 2254227 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255610 epoch_slot_no: 9210 block_no: 2254121 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4712 time: 2019-02-28 00:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1dc327d697b4d81ca633fbc8654ec93b5df9fcdc0b8f4309975120d48eb51b1Block Operator
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