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 2264593 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2265977 epoch_slot_no: 19577 block_no: 2264487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3130 time: 2019-03-02 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15763b0253f80f8a7bbd1f493efe53392b817036fa8f1f1225a3505a0fcc95dcBlock Operator
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