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 2264273 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265657 epoch_slot_no: 19257 block_no: 2264167 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2966 time: 2019-03-02 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a877f41d9ab239a04f8ced46af704e3cd0cdc5e6e9d402d20d5de0df4f37584Block Operator
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