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 2259670 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2261053 epoch_slot_no: 14653 block_no: 2259564 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-03-01 07:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1225bde2eb4d2a73b15c4ce830c03a1f0810d9ed99aed4aabaa65c188de68e29Block Operator
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