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 2263832 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265216 epoch_slot_no: 18816 block_no: 2263726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2432 time: 2019-03-02 06:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb05af77d29c65408279301e0d1ccda1c9c3211a966b021e778813869e51a58eBlock Operator
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