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 2264341 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265725 epoch_slot_no: 19325 block_no: 2264235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-02 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89756fb2ad3a200f1263a3631eea43be794180d1b2b57187a5461e13ac48f70eBlock Operator
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