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 2255853 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2257236 epoch_slot_no: 10836 block_no: 2255747 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2019-02-28 09:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc200a4263f72eb13615f9ba9b3c7c7dd9239232fdbeae15c355862b4db7f6481Block Operator
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