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 2262949 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264333 epoch_slot_no: 17933 block_no: 2262843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-03-02 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4778318ab4d1a09b02aa3b28f674aa4ae4e4a14cf3c45edde2b71d66f9708189Block Operator
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