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 2261473 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262857 epoch_slot_no: 16457 block_no: 2261367 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-03-01 17:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12e26e92d2f812440a688cf3a1cbc3ab6d6ebb74fc7fc4ed1851a1c7c085b4cfBlock Operator
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