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 2266892 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2268275 epoch_slot_no: 275 block_no: 2266785 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1530 time: 2019-03-02 23:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36002063cf13f7076f16da2e86e3d0c9fe30ba3b17352411101e0ba2329b869bBlock Operator
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