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 2256549 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2257932 epoch_slot_no: 11532 block_no: 2256443 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-02-28 13:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc55719af5707f505318643a950981355114a24c99325a5e6d3ee7c9df9a1eaa6Block Operator
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