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 2254673 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2256056 epoch_slot_no: 9656 block_no: 2254567 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-28 03:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6d44cfd26d6da0971de91ebdedbc2f2730e68fa37948cd47c0014ced9a3c230Block Operator
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