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 2257950 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259333 epoch_slot_no: 12933 block_no: 2257844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-02-28 21:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a220eaac71dc66d293b36e3f7a99ec8d35333c8342d018683fa070883f7a441Block Operator
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