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 2265571 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2266955 epoch_slot_no: 20555 block_no: 2265465 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1897 time: 2019-03-02 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65956aedb31d71ffbb6b597761b2eb49b865320a07dc9c7188ff44d79a1c43f5Block Operator
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