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 2263056 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264440 epoch_slot_no: 18040 block_no: 2262950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4017 time: 2019-03-02 01:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5883816a8a19cb24df1bd0b94a7c0b7c2a8c922c294536515a6560f717ad6aa5Block Operator
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