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 2257539 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258922 epoch_slot_no: 12522 block_no: 2257433 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-02-28 19:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40044801eb21790564353a4b2d01c483a28f889263f653dafe0b2287f9d7579fBlock Operator
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