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 2269525 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270908 epoch_slot_no: 2908 block_no: 2269418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7803 time: 2019-03-03 13:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcac5627127a33fe7304815b248d1d8cdae1b22d27f6e9e023768a13558e504a9Block Operator
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