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 2258993 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2260376 epoch_slot_no: 13976 block_no: 2258887 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2019-03-01 03:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x023941a5810bcf24cfb786227f0e964a7230c6646f34162e001d9fc257acdb13Block Operator
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