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 2260081 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2261464 epoch_slot_no: 15064 block_no: 2259975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5175 time: 2019-03-01 09:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a2d14a90b31446f9ad24eea33476738e5a9d05c7fe603ab49253e2a3102be49Block Operator
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