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 2254394 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2255777 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 2254288 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2250 time: 2019-02-28 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea969c69808dcf9cd1a746e1c877dee3ae1d94304db7ddee3f1d5a5d1623e367Block Operator
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