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 2259205 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2260588 epoch_slot_no: 14188 block_no: 2259099 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2019-03-01 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c06b5e168244a8738dd8c4e986cc8ab65170720798aacc23a530362d5e6cd5dBlock Operator
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