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 2256114 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257497 epoch_slot_no: 11097 block_no: 2256008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-02-28 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fd1747e5c2417235c402bd2c0480d04209a53d0e659b323d9e35049564f4b06Block Operator
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