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 2257828 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259211 epoch_slot_no: 12811 block_no: 2257722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2094 time: 2019-02-28 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe194e0d38df39288e87c0b98775a225495df00f3e9ba7e0d951779f2ee1dd0c6Block Operator
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