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 2256915 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258298 epoch_slot_no: 11898 block_no: 2256809 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-28 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528c60e4e8f4ac4286459d919be78e8912b15ee347376c3c8e869e8df34f7d9dBlock Operator
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