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 2254820 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2256203 epoch_slot_no: 9803 block_no: 2254714 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3882 time: 2019-02-28 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36c2c94952d33b6fac8243665bd179fe35354b4b2b5d80f37f6f55214209168dBlock Operator
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