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 2268445 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2269828 epoch_slot_no: 1828 block_no: 2268338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3825 time: 2019-03-03 07:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84ee3682657958ec9ccd9385463f53737e4794c9e64cb16e1518acc1d4e8af9aBlock Operator
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