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 2259579 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2260962 epoch_slot_no: 14562 block_no: 2259473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1808 time: 2019-03-01 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefd20dcb7d13c792dd350242d4adfa0e1c81d8ff4943db92ff5a23f381e680c9Block Operator
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