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 2262051 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263435 epoch_slot_no: 17035 block_no: 2261945 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2624 time: 2019-03-01 20:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0679759e807243f4d205c3e62dc005aa787119f3719d16ce9741ed91f4e31de8Block Operator
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