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 2258117 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259500 epoch_slot_no: 13100 block_no: 2258011 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-28 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc0d42880428bbf03f142222fdb4dd3e9f94d3896834f5ffe1c022758c6cf0f3Block Operator
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