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 2256138 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257521 epoch_slot_no: 11121 block_no: 2256032 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4180 time: 2019-02-28 11:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f2e341a1a632e3bcd98748c4fea6c0fd927f8c790436dfe92a96233e21557d4Block Operator
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