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 2263238 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2264622 epoch_slot_no: 18222 block_no: 2263132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6244 time: 2019-03-02 02:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9b5b047cf84a81535a7f7abca98239ae89fb8e99ab29b12ad2bb2b437c81bbBlock Operator
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