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 2267643 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2269026 epoch_slot_no: 1026 block_no: 2267536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2019-03-03 03:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4821538261e331f9b8683d197319c888267714a5fc061e302a73267873b2957dBlock Operator
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