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 2270499 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2271882 epoch_slot_no: 3882 block_no: 2270392 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2627 time: 2019-03-03 19:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8563ca25a8f3864a9db0d68ae22b8f1a6005e62af1025101fcffd25abf5eca52Block Operator
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