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 2270039 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2271422 epoch_slot_no: 3422 block_no: 2269932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1395 time: 2019-03-03 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56004d139625974f76172f8e07309185cc23cea3b9032e9eb08f59436e540769Block Operator
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