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 2265399 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2266783 epoch_slot_no: 20383 block_no: 2265293 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1178 time: 2019-03-02 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65f4c3d4e88a7de179ab87da93af4aa1cd0b5d1cd22526115e3edc1d7c5b6e36Block Operator
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