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 2261838 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2263222 epoch_slot_no: 16822 block_no: 2261732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5687 time: 2019-03-01 19:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0f5401aca71aefa160ae6ce73329087f25578d632706bbc0ffc69d5e87e0eb1Block Operator
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