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 2264136 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265520 epoch_slot_no: 19120 block_no: 2264030 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2107 time: 2019-03-02 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d6916b8a9a968acf596f5f135404b019b72efa75fef89525074a5e5bc653beBlock Operator
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