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 2269418 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270801 epoch_slot_no: 2801 block_no: 2269311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3514 time: 2019-03-03 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x435fa371a8986b70e450cc06ac98eab775a0df9a8aba3b403646f508b16a4fb7Block Operator
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