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 2269536 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2270919 epoch_slot_no: 2919 block_no: 2269429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8991 time: 2019-03-03 13:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ed504eed0816e5e892d7378431e7fccf527c9b20107d7e78490e42b4b7e0a50Block Operator
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