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 2265003 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266387 epoch_slot_no: 19987 block_no: 2264897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1309 time: 2019-03-02 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ee4cd6d18fd3ef30fdca8aaf8acc460f22a47d2a4e12c937adfe04ac6f64fcbBlock Operator
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