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 2262959 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264343 epoch_slot_no: 17943 block_no: 2262853 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-02 01:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa81d38ba84b4a645919e25caca55e993a6435452a768a1af452f6e10ea3d8062Block Operator
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