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 2258660 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2260043 epoch_slot_no: 13643 block_no: 2258554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-03-01 01:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e3aa9abb329cb161bd9b4d0cb5d459befcd061804427676474ac1a0f8a84791Block Operator
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