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 2264927 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266311 epoch_slot_no: 19911 block_no: 2264821 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-03-02 12:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd6eeb12f0c8da3bdd4c99942fc6b8be367204522ba22368a035b28ac3e62eeBlock Operator
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