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 2259184 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2260567 epoch_slot_no: 14167 block_no: 2259078 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-01 04:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fea0661f8737931b3731e990dc2ae13abc922a9de2b65bc6efda3b38256a4a0Block Operator
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