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 2258966 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2260349 epoch_slot_no: 13949 block_no: 2258860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-01 03:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecf1c5e04d2f01e369b2b7a6463ba16595d43f0e5b7c8bca3ccd98272bb6bdbdBlock Operator
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