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 2254697 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2256080 epoch_slot_no: 9680 block_no: 2254591 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-28 03:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x342da0b54f425f787f47a7040f6e63a50043da06228b37a30d6121b1323f0428Block Operator
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