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 2256485 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2257868 epoch_slot_no: 11468 block_no: 2256379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5007 time: 2019-02-28 13:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1fd5eee80956f2d796857c381b8798e69928359fc3ca59df91ec91196813746Block Operator
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