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 2258852 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2260235 epoch_slot_no: 13835 block_no: 2258746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-01 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa66b3e58b4083562b4e19f5e311e0d35a27d588829165f411880f08b77769cd2Block Operator
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