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 2257586 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2258969 epoch_slot_no: 12569 block_no: 2257480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-28 19:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d243c67c0905f750f735bf90158fc68704e3fda3d26aa6ec5ef18367dff402aBlock Operator
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