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 2259587 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2260970 epoch_slot_no: 14570 block_no: 2259481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1143 time: 2019-03-01 06:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e75ccd424a723f17ce668e8c05323d54ebdb587531ca33a57d3979c439e789eBlock Operator
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