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 2258421 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259804 epoch_slot_no: 13404 block_no: 2258315 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2019-03-01 00:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa6ee28f19c1971cbd9e1b60a638b0ec5ce3c644d05e3d6668717ce6361ac951Block Operator
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