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 2260727 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262110 epoch_slot_no: 15710 block_no: 2260621 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-01 13:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f05ea6dde74eb06fcddedc797605c949dc6db29e9e2ebc421d0ee5d6397568fBlock Operator
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