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 2255954 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2257337 epoch_slot_no: 10937 block_no: 2255848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4898 time: 2019-02-28 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbf74f3d5bd61e29eb431f4000063f5e2d40dca0ac3adce2df772894cfc01ff6Block Operator
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