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 2257843 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259226 epoch_slot_no: 12826 block_no: 2257737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2019-02-28 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x675054c0860be4f6a84e902a4b1090ff7ab4bf079f63c5f22427670c0fc19152Block Operator
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