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 2268840 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270223 epoch_slot_no: 2223 block_no: 2268733 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2258 time: 2019-03-03 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12282f1b207647dd56305a1ed95c271cde8469eb6fd506bf79832df9c922327eBlock Operator
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