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 2255079 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2256462 epoch_slot_no: 10062 block_no: 2254973 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2238 time: 2019-02-28 05:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x428034a4b99e062d69fd296eb62212a9a49f9e5799bb96e9cb28305693082d7fBlock Operator
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