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 2269708 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2271091 epoch_slot_no: 3091 block_no: 2269601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2034 time: 2019-03-03 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a78b1207eb4ee22cfe7834cc27f8e0aa700441ceda6d1aa9b045ab4078c0a98Block Operator
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