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 2257676 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2259059 epoch_slot_no: 12659 block_no: 2257570 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-02-28 20:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc27011875b810dd1372d09ef67725b131dea7a8a97cf5119ce05e138b0e2c9d4Block Operator
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