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 2254562 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2255945 epoch_slot_no: 9545 block_no: 2254456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2019-02-28 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa42390e10c241558f1c055ef58fb3d0ea7d478670311d82a9e82549a3f338ad0Block Operator
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