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 2256199 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257582 epoch_slot_no: 11182 block_no: 2256093 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1872 time: 2019-02-28 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc45f49ab6b8a864f7746cdf6cac2fe453f53252f4d0ae6e960e351b8e92bcc48Block Operator
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