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 2262510 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263894 epoch_slot_no: 17494 block_no: 2262404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-01 22:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bb46e63489c9dd391128f380d0131a1e0ba237067cd5ae7f5d2e51848cc6563Block Operator
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