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 2255802 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257185 epoch_slot_no: 10785 block_no: 2255696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2567 time: 2019-02-28 09:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdab7a1516529cfd781a579ec4a5a1a718c39567415a9d8841d0123381daa64dBlock Operator
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