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 2261511 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2262895 epoch_slot_no: 16495 block_no: 2261405 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2026 time: 2019-03-01 17:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf856776c601688c18c714d7b5e952efd034ac3e1a4999e8823994c83b041036dBlock Operator
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