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 2268546 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2269929 epoch_slot_no: 1929 block_no: 2268439 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3715 time: 2019-03-03 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x465ada956791ca90912f01b68116d158cc26952462bcce5b34f77d2ec19596aeBlock Operator
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