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 2266077 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267461 epoch_slot_no: 21061 block_no: 2265971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-02 18:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06d4cb628d9c83ad59194de2f176750d511175f50d7724026e10fe1a7f40717dBlock Operator
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