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 2270371 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2271754 epoch_slot_no: 3754 block_no: 2270264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8636 time: 2019-03-03 18:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa60994de11d12bde0bfc9872ca6f3034e8ae7dd6651fa0f5703f6a09ccd44526Block Operator
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