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 2259336 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2260719 epoch_slot_no: 14319 block_no: 2259230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-01 05:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebb3c672028d8baad75ccd4944af314c0c8a2081327355cf50bbee16d188ead4Block Operator
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