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 2261024 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2262408 epoch_slot_no: 16008 block_no: 2260918 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2736 time: 2019-03-01 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3604af3301d1406ef6167e2c2aa64cf829bc9562b14603ccb88ea57c5394db28Block Operator
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