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 2260675 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2262058 epoch_slot_no: 15658 block_no: 2260569 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2785 time: 2019-03-01 12:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c914b5ce3633354dda0187e36e2d647ca195540020a6da13ab302323f3cb7f8Block Operator
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