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 2257524 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258907 epoch_slot_no: 12507 block_no: 2257418 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-02-28 19:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4da6aa338109f3cbcf411c0e4f3ba82f9696576f88ea0861e665d262f5e4704cBlock Operator
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