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 2263523 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264907 epoch_slot_no: 18507 block_no: 2263417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-03-02 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8213529d55c7056e66e926134c61b6b7f7f45dd8c2af275084b2366d3855b2faBlock Operator
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