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 2257018 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258401 epoch_slot_no: 12001 block_no: 2256912 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1569 time: 2019-02-28 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61b4cf82a5fe53efbadcc12278a530ba91897df957fcb138bb2bd63bff73130eBlock Operator
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