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 2264851 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266235 epoch_slot_no: 19835 block_no: 2264745 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2650 time: 2019-03-02 11:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38eb87825bf294e024a1def31a8d60a0e1b05c1c4b8772046d82e66c85198011Block Operator
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