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 2258498 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259881 epoch_slot_no: 13481 block_no: 2258392 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2778 time: 2019-03-01 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31819b2929fa5f01b149d2cb99c323df074eef87ec3959d3fc2595439011b707Block Operator
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