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 2261961 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263345 epoch_slot_no: 16945 block_no: 2261855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1102 time: 2019-03-01 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f7400c815d4caa7e69958e379bb76ca2297839623b1fe0e0c2a418f6536cb56Block Operator
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