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 2264243 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265627 epoch_slot_no: 19227 block_no: 2264137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3473 time: 2019-03-02 08:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f1a42afc629e3e464ace07d94bdc5cd08d5fe79c0684dc2ebb25a34a977623fBlock Operator
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