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 2260346 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2261729 epoch_slot_no: 15329 block_no: 2260240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2042 time: 2019-03-01 10:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd41002b29fdda90ee0bcdde2e7d57c146e14aaede7d99b726d5cd81348e7deb0Block Operator
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