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 2261189 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262573 epoch_slot_no: 16173 block_no: 2261083 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-03-01 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec11041595e1fc3c2a68bf6aab0e12fa7ace19f97e1a5e30cda25199e2c7b5ebBlock Operator
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