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 2260157 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2261540 epoch_slot_no: 15140 block_no: 2260051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-03-01 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x097b6749784cb07fdda22d11b4c19516923c143b1922d717eb7f1d0b0d2e222eBlock Operator
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