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 2262541 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2263925 epoch_slot_no: 17525 block_no: 2262435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2019-03-01 23:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e3a5d25f301d14fa1b076953baa129f7d3d55388b4fe8b0f6c6925eb1a6bdadBlock Operator
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