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 2256778 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2258161 epoch_slot_no: 11761 block_no: 2256672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5995 time: 2019-02-28 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7695b778567abb21d81e50c087e212fa24fe8e879b5f67089eb453b749bc2731Block Operator
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