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 2262827 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264211 epoch_slot_no: 17811 block_no: 2262721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1178 time: 2019-03-02 00:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1ac9baa65586e1bf19f864bc2c2be6a679917d5bdb19e8085c51f6c1772f184Block Operator
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