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 2268734 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270117 epoch_slot_no: 2117 block_no: 2268627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-03 09:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a87fdb0fcd78d77faa5aa4531d262efcb15309b5010a97468d8bdaf8f66d561Block Operator
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