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 2260545 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2261928 epoch_slot_no: 15528 block_no: 2260439 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-01 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe791c2a8eb53ae3fa3932c42ba13bea4d58081b01c3f9cca6d95487a8a1ff30aBlock Operator
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