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 2254422 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2255805 epoch_slot_no: 9405 block_no: 2254316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-28 01:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x600b28d02439448295c82efb3dceec3795f9f682bd1186149c60759a709c3d5bBlock Operator
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