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 2266114 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267498 epoch_slot_no: 21098 block_no: 2266008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-02 18:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8be8029dd789eebe9347eef50dce6743dc5a3130ee63a025f05b9db80b6d04eBlock Operator
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