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 2264212 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2265596 epoch_slot_no: 19196 block_no: 2264106 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3668 time: 2019-03-02 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc18fa7ca2e71e9a35b24c63416794ff23ba63a94ab6d82482158ad59734c42c9Block Operator
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