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 2260001 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2261384 epoch_slot_no: 14984 block_no: 2259895 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2763 time: 2019-03-01 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3e7290ce76b500ea075465081e227f641059baccefeee164813c5bd862e51cfBlock Operator
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