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 2263497 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264881 epoch_slot_no: 18481 block_no: 2263391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2957 time: 2019-03-02 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1965e1262367ef92680bcd25d4befc986e941b5e033d10056b4d579199edc5fBlock Operator
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