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 2269484 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270867 epoch_slot_no: 2867 block_no: 2269377 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-03-03 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65dcff9d4b37066ff840d753cc17237b910edee51b7c7b31e4dbfc9e8ff43a85Block Operator
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