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 2262034 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2263418 epoch_slot_no: 17018 block_no: 2261928 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2019-03-01 20:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ef15bf0e05f4768ce7ad8d628fa6405d6fb82a460d4fb91bf8d75f6b1ffdaa3Block Operator
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