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 2262477 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263861 epoch_slot_no: 17461 block_no: 2262371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-01 22:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0d4454d02bbc6952b043edb965b903e88bf5fca24ec7b1508b348a64fe19e53Block Operator
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