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 2254759 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2256142 epoch_slot_no: 9742 block_no: 2254653 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2225 time: 2019-02-28 03:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf712684ea0899eb2ced9f06f0f5422e31b4a13590ec823e1eb0988464b0a67cdBlock Operator
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