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 2260011 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2261394 epoch_slot_no: 14994 block_no: 2259905 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-03-01 09:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa360b33e3ced2dc4364a7494d1fadd6d06fd20be9c1b2d4755c87bf011b1ec14Block Operator
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