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 2265980 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267364 epoch_slot_no: 20964 block_no: 2265874 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1178 time: 2019-03-02 18:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f3f0b4085f10edc9cb90368687775d8777c1873057f3231a3c93cc8a81c0a45Block Operator
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