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 2256108 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2257491 epoch_slot_no: 11091 block_no: 2256002 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3847 time: 2019-02-28 11:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e473194757a446cd9aed11747c492f0057534bd2971451e53ad0e2acc2a3fecBlock Operator
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