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 2263991 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265375 epoch_slot_no: 18975 block_no: 2263885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2840 time: 2019-03-02 07:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84db4ca091d6b617f9bd0e08880a61f2777eab19a92bda7fefb58ab1a4edd9f4Block Operator
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