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 2263543 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2264927 epoch_slot_no: 18527 block_no: 2263437 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3983 time: 2019-03-02 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x023ee0f99eb8d8f6eeec36c145aec4c2ffdbdc2e0b8794a57cf7a3ca988ba45aBlock Operator
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