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 2263524 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264908 epoch_slot_no: 18508 block_no: 2263418 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1359 time: 2019-03-02 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x960b6f65597f5ab3a4b4c86a8820725c88efe5dc67fc6ecc7aedcc843aca9ca6Block Operator
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