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 2260700 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262083 epoch_slot_no: 15683 block_no: 2260594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2019-03-01 12:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fc07883319b836316bbf68cb5d9ed0aafd3e1f930f9403fa42b6de698624feeBlock Operator
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