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 2265734 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267118 epoch_slot_no: 20718 block_no: 2265628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-03-02 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a33e264ac212a721b1123bc657c54a7b5a79552b3170d7c1d6b4e581c4563d6Block Operator
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