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 2260902 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2262286 epoch_slot_no: 15886 block_no: 2260796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3266 time: 2019-03-01 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9a624a3d1f0a4ecc6f25f326d2237d6520cbc8268eccf2d4cdd285a5d7629aeBlock Operator
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