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 2263649 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265033 epoch_slot_no: 18633 block_no: 2263543 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3156 time: 2019-03-02 05:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d48fc6ba1781d3463807c3679be7c36e7d8719eb1d4c1a9fc01d66026d5a196Block Operator
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