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 2255690 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257073 epoch_slot_no: 10673 block_no: 2255584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-28 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x474149fd5f950723fbe29733773465d4ac96001912ca1190eaf4e4a0bce53267Block Operator
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