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 2255842 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257225 epoch_slot_no: 10825 block_no: 2255736 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-28 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21dd1f53ac83687d1d5da444052ed59cdd76f875c400d5df3567d2d211399c2bBlock Operator
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