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 2256038 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257421 epoch_slot_no: 11021 block_no: 2255932 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2019-02-28 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x936fe32212bc3ffa23d6bf5374d8b82a7801dbd7939560465a77c18471bb05a2Block Operator
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