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 2261633 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2263017 epoch_slot_no: 16617 block_no: 2261527 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-01 18:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25a40174187ce7e1f7043fd7af3973f0f12b8998668414bda86f34c5a5743183Block Operator
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