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 2258551 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2259934 epoch_slot_no: 13534 block_no: 2258445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-03-01 00:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa294004006e8d6dee9b242c71428ad951bf9640820f55f6510235d94243ed28Block Operator
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