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 2269008 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270391 epoch_slot_no: 2391 block_no: 2268901 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1727 time: 2019-03-03 11:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97470e749dcfa9a0e92d225c9c19751a47ed48d49d8799d3ddbb11e56b391425Block Operator
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