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 2255985 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257368 epoch_slot_no: 10968 block_no: 2255879 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4028 time: 2019-02-28 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65e2c42e3a4eb50ce33d803e8943e8f20e2e710b1ab1193dcb7d70e9e82c3974Block Operator
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