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 2265962 Details
Epoch: 104 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2267346 epoch_slot_no: 20946 block_no: 2265856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-02 18:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f5e5ce1de50db3c7c65cdd3ae2d8f6049d2d3bb632a317ef1837f280d1cb3adBlock Operator
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