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 2260701 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262084 epoch_slot_no: 15684 block_no: 2260595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-03-01 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d77db7cd46113349ac00543e7d3e4a142bd5d1c7deadd9ab92511de836a11eaBlock Operator
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