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 2268308 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2269691 epoch_slot_no: 1691 block_no: 2268201 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2019-03-03 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9af617f89a8514983c9d34285c980a866e59e12e7fba7bd31caffada7e435b69Block Operator
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