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 2267459 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2268842 epoch_slot_no: 842 block_no: 2267352 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2019-03-03 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91d3359d83a5c259606639bd2322af6e07fd1fc1c317cd5d0d34c7667e088eacBlock Operator
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