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 2265338 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266722 epoch_slot_no: 20322 block_no: 2265232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3878 time: 2019-03-02 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a2454937478b17803e93b20d2f3545f65f7d15f6e726926a5bf559fd86662b2Block Operator
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