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 2266785 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2268168 epoch_slot_no: 168 block_no: 2266678 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2019-03-02 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f003323cbe5960d4d147b741083a4742eb56314ae7afee99e96d2d05ea45cbcBlock Operator
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