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 2256077 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2257460 epoch_slot_no: 11060 block_no: 2255971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2335 time: 2019-02-28 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3709f8782adc22a92fd8323288db93527f3960a46b905bdd9a2953ee2efb8221Block Operator
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