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 2254321 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255704 epoch_slot_no: 9304 block_no: 2254215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-28 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6f0d7d4099add47a4f0a6ec54a7f66e49a15d73f1a784361c8026ff04e4fba1Block Operator
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