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 2262782 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264166 epoch_slot_no: 17766 block_no: 2262676 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1691 time: 2019-03-02 00:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ddce030eeb2a7b91500f43e1a9135d5e84cf13702e8433dac470045f38ade96Block Operator
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