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 2255906 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2257289 epoch_slot_no: 10889 block_no: 2255800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2019-02-28 10:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc03916eee000ad4774e6f7a6ab53fda16db60f2c7d6fb2f3a99e6af948b6c40Block Operator
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