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 2262049 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263433 epoch_slot_no: 17033 block_no: 2261943 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-03-01 20:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33f8dcbffd11d63f405183665cf3c4de0f156984d66aa7768c7358dde415b61eBlock Operator
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