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 2269373 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270756 epoch_slot_no: 2756 block_no: 2269266 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1883 time: 2019-03-03 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eaa9d2832338fdac958d932bc8a6c27ac2dbc16a74dfc93ec4b9e7af00a97edBlock Operator
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