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 2258759 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2260142 epoch_slot_no: 13742 block_no: 2258653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2019-03-01 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe897abb0e93d73b213666e389026598600c6644056399ec840fe7e1e8265be8cBlock Operator
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