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 2264714 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266098 epoch_slot_no: 19698 block_no: 2264608 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1935 time: 2019-03-02 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9204b7f39b2f17fc33f4b7e8f29e4fe835c6b0f762c7dc64d99c6cf28c66631Block Operator
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