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 2268368 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2269751 epoch_slot_no: 1751 block_no: 2268261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2959 time: 2019-03-03 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfca86c6c930e8e6f44f9b2ce21eca434df552b65c4ecabc46826c8ba91023aebBlock Operator
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