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 2258267 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259650 epoch_slot_no: 13250 block_no: 2258161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-28 23:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d7c22f1228c63568fd92421edf0f6b1b80a5add455b02e254909137bf36320eBlock Operator
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