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 2256853 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258236 epoch_slot_no: 11836 block_no: 2256747 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-28 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb226455f8af5feb25ce8d82cb2061b9a4770183a29e42674387c1130a3e4121cBlock Operator
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