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 2256991 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258374 epoch_slot_no: 11974 block_no: 2256885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2275 time: 2019-02-28 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5992d931ac5fca4c330edf979bea84fececa33258c5aa7fe9dc916852a0bd056Block Operator
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