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 2269616 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2270999 epoch_slot_no: 2999 block_no: 2269509 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5184 time: 2019-03-03 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b7f6ef1a77db5e366f61b06dec3af0493c64a5b512b21a7bc225c6891aaed27Block Operator
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