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 2261297 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262681 epoch_slot_no: 16281 block_no: 2261191 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-03-01 16:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914ad27a98a6395326260af83ca4f6b17628f3834c03c738e9cf3b9738939358Block Operator
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