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 2259549 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2260932 epoch_slot_no: 14532 block_no: 2259443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3103 time: 2019-03-01 06:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05f87d22940df9680aa386ced1c3a2bcfad8d8957a3a5c1a8a58ef4c0cf0acb3Block Operator
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