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 2255244 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2256627 epoch_slot_no: 10227 block_no: 2255138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1597 time: 2019-02-28 06:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0727bbb9c9abd0ee86eee95d1d2bfb553f21194759ff917444bf7610014236a9Block Operator
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