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 2270514 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2271897 epoch_slot_no: 3897 block_no: 2270407 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2019-03-03 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fcc59e1453ff73d238ca5ea4af32ea207b32eb407760ab7dbd96d939efcd9f2Block Operator
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