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 2258483 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259866 epoch_slot_no: 13466 block_no: 2258377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-03-01 00:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87f8a5c175d8b96b5c2b3022e8452398264cb3c8a33369ddab33a88fdce1342cBlock Operator
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