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 2255970 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2257353 epoch_slot_no: 10953 block_no: 2255864 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4935 time: 2019-02-28 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd2ca5a92afb8bb6900985bebc88e7c631761a3efa37f710e3e825a1a9563e25Block Operator
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