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 2261477 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2262861 epoch_slot_no: 16461 block_no: 2261371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3312 time: 2019-03-01 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe23f46c6aaf42b59b5d36dc7d3e11500a92541404d4861a9f089696fba2551bfBlock Operator
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