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 2269966 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2271349 epoch_slot_no: 3349 block_no: 2269859 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3730 time: 2019-03-03 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c42e27fddc84b737cda20b551a129258fa5134767dda1fc95a35e33ceedaa11Block Operator
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