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 2254395 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255778 epoch_slot_no: 9378 block_no: 2254289 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-28 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b3906087b420bdf15baf9448506a08e08ef814431a7cf0389c1977e5852361Block Operator
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