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 2261599 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2262983 epoch_slot_no: 16583 block_no: 2261493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2019-03-01 17:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa96a090eac2f9bc7ffba7ff019ad38123880955019130d273e324c06caa75cd9Block Operator
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