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 2255505 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2256888 epoch_slot_no: 10488 block_no: 2255399 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1711 time: 2019-02-28 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ba00e1c2b4526102042a50b60421140ccad26e01b522b20a2cf3500e6e45270Block Operator
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