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 2265258 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266642 epoch_slot_no: 20242 block_no: 2265152 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-02 14:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f79dce35969161bf209a3df3c232fcdceb53ea31c27935f9cb05df40f27680bBlock Operator
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