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 2262998 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264382 epoch_slot_no: 17982 block_no: 2262892 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-03-02 01:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x372cc7aa2e6724403ce7b23d213ec17cd1e8906de15801925eb88e2912057892Block Operator
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