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 2254744 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2256127 epoch_slot_no: 9727 block_no: 2254638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1917 time: 2019-02-28 03:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc72efd3e1c71226553d0a07e846442a7bdb4e61ff9de7a49b0a52f3064a295f6Block Operator
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