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 2263573 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2264957 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 2263467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3356 time: 2019-03-02 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4042afae9374b68f1afcc39ce8630ee5f66bce6bf100337786c71e58a326081dBlock Operator
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