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 2263558 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264942 epoch_slot_no: 18542 block_no: 2263452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2077 time: 2019-03-02 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x576889938a5e217b76f8260cfa5e812f9a1b1feae37a24f9441b851c292154e6Block Operator
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