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 2257219 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258602 epoch_slot_no: 12202 block_no: 2257113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-28 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x777ff2bb59b165dfc3565a97971408f51dbaff95e5e374b72ea91b05b5225dd0Block Operator
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