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 2260963 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262347 epoch_slot_no: 15947 block_no: 2260857 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-03-01 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4cf89d9f580ed081b8cfa5e84d9ae02e06b9e05376e7d323a30dab7a06c2211Block Operator
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