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 2261478 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262862 epoch_slot_no: 16462 block_no: 2261372 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-01 17:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e87d303573dee8d463f4af04d9d1a2992c72ade69e6350653b7917b1c35641bBlock Operator
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