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 2261792 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263176 epoch_slot_no: 16776 block_no: 2261686 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2019-03-01 18:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x841a244bfac2fdeebccea46fe0ec0077b9e4429028aadabc367656e214c7038dBlock Operator
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