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 2255619 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257002 epoch_slot_no: 10602 block_no: 2255513 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2234 time: 2019-02-28 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19f749016c52a180789ff8b55efba892170885f8290b019152773531268d231aBlock Operator
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