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 2260096 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2261479 epoch_slot_no: 15079 block_no: 2259990 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3090 time: 2019-03-01 09:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a543567adb04c12e1ee8217e1e813ac532643ca26587698cb9e63de0ce0aa06Block Operator
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