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 2259538 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2260921 epoch_slot_no: 14521 block_no: 2259432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-03-01 06:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ba40de3427cc187eec4d2edea0479a3acddf9a0bc6bc90155d5179701e1ddb9Block Operator
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