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 2263984 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265368 epoch_slot_no: 18968 block_no: 2263878 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3861 time: 2019-03-02 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9f21fc1633856e526eb1ab640ae4e5f97bfb2875114f2360db0001528e737a8Block Operator
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