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 2262340 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263724 epoch_slot_no: 17324 block_no: 2262234 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-01 21:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07f37e5ab0a273c4e8e1e2502315b8db51dee7f6b7e67f5927c220ca2b550a15Block Operator
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