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 2259533 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2260916 epoch_slot_no: 14516 block_no: 2259427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2602 time: 2019-03-01 06:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb096f370fddd5799af509c13a7a1a6aee014efc371ca3973731189fd4be7bd1aBlock Operator
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