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 2262095 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263479 epoch_slot_no: 17079 block_no: 2261989 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-01 20:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb9c1f3725eb42290946914df7761da0d85935c14779777567d8b12c8f2a353aBlock Operator
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