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 2267833 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2269216 epoch_slot_no: 1216 block_no: 2267726 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1206 time: 2019-03-03 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe689c4d13b7ccd1587c0bac178318eeb210eff98b696432059f5e7046ba25feeBlock Operator
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