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 2262749 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264133 epoch_slot_no: 17733 block_no: 2262643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1569 time: 2019-03-02 00:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc200a6210ba501eca6b0f2fb7c3b398ba312a5b07f7028cfb1fb462b6416e13bBlock Operator
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