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 2266510 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267894 epoch_slot_no: 21494 block_no: 2266404 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-03-02 21:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd77ffbd6c1b8c0107f755d8029e8d804b3647081183899373fe0dc1ee45bcd71Block Operator
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