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 2264376 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265760 epoch_slot_no: 19360 block_no: 2264270 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1088 time: 2019-03-02 09:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38dbebaa410f38af3e7bef6ead8b430344d9fc5229624f4186e4c3b8aa1f40e6Block Operator
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