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 2254369 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255752 epoch_slot_no: 9352 block_no: 2254263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-28 01:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15a4f33790b557d9ef00ae88c69a299be3265062b46d5b40de4d82811e9f21a3Block Operator
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