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 2260840 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262224 epoch_slot_no: 15824 block_no: 2260734 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-01 13:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bd0fa4e55d3cf8509493299ec1ac0085b960d07944b6e80e500307e1c258be7Block Operator
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