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 2255832 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257215 epoch_slot_no: 10815 block_no: 2255726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3723 time: 2019-02-28 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2383f78f4897645ba048bbaac7fb3ca49e2359071d8884cb2d5f6d1d7693d76Block Operator
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