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 2257904 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259287 epoch_slot_no: 12887 block_no: 2257798 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1745 time: 2019-02-28 21:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7b154e4cb8ee32475e6f86e3a05a3b97dd2bb3cbb1112db0a23d3fef81277bfBlock Operator
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