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 2256336 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257719 epoch_slot_no: 11319 block_no: 2256230 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3311 time: 2019-02-28 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd76b8d68b8a351340d307b95adb1cd38e9e8817b4758ff87d45600bb1a1a257cBlock Operator
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