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 2254748 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2256131 epoch_slot_no: 9731 block_no: 2254642 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-28 03:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ad7f53dae9ab717d7139d6a84a1bcbacb264cd1c1cdac23995e83fc1311e4bfBlock Operator
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