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 2266312 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267696 epoch_slot_no: 21296 block_no: 2266206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1926 time: 2019-03-02 20:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8afeecadc852bbeb6ba5fb14de561371fdb4520b8268485f585be15a803a845dBlock Operator
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