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 2260218 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2261601 epoch_slot_no: 15201 block_no: 2260112 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-01 10:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51fa7b0d0882fd372b5b6fa9070da1185330a86d3934979e07ce37669d1c52dcBlock Operator
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