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 2266266 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267650 epoch_slot_no: 21250 block_no: 2266160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-02 19:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe77e73baa7a04b0398c96c8b4ead301c5ee4ffeda229e9a21a028beca422998fBlock Operator
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