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 2256701 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258084 epoch_slot_no: 11684 block_no: 2256595 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2611 time: 2019-02-28 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2daf2402aac955b946876d1e49c600e6c2f9b6ebca3762fd648aa21dd0bcda3aBlock Operator
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