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 2254638 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2256021 epoch_slot_no: 9621 block_no: 2254532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6303 time: 2019-02-28 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fa20fe7441a6dda9097738cd3e563321ef1cd0e76b340c0aaea42af4c0a606bBlock Operator
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