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 2264775 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266159 epoch_slot_no: 19759 block_no: 2264669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2469 time: 2019-03-02 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x004eebd609848b68f257e90a3b78395cc2fb3473c194b7a1d88e15cedda83b0aBlock Operator
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