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 2261602 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2262986 epoch_slot_no: 16586 block_no: 2261496 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2173 time: 2019-03-01 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42b1b9b5161cef179d6345202e43003651cd991a73f48284fb0396755fda7225Block Operator
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