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 2260948 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2262332 epoch_slot_no: 15932 block_no: 2260842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2019-03-01 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a11b6b9239c981fabadd7cce64ca4b9fdd4677797285f38d70b14b00a202f5fBlock Operator
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