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 2263072 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264456 epoch_slot_no: 18056 block_no: 2262966 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-02 02:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f50bf54904b59c6b7e8a4b601dd39f9442e4f0703fc0017e53806d8da36ee01Block Operator
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