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 2256028 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257411 epoch_slot_no: 11011 block_no: 2255922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-28 10:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x513b0179fd3b33dc03ed7c3153da981c0830960840eab8666b88babf12745773Block Operator
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