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 2266648 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2268031 epoch_slot_no: 31 block_no: 2266541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-02 21:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55721e45214cea18bddfcd7a3741d50f7a9f180c901510d01b4c5d68600e0cdfBlock Operator
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