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 2258529 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259912 epoch_slot_no: 13512 block_no: 2258423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-03-01 00:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce88c012ffddd4733ed65fba1e424ef8b7240d4eb7d45c1f8985040cb4738fdbBlock Operator
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