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 2266023 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267407 epoch_slot_no: 21007 block_no: 2265917 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2393 time: 2019-03-02 18:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d24eb64820da2083a0a016e33cfcce6dd981a4df12074bea9dc9a15bf36aa72Block Operator
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