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 2270758 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2272141 epoch_slot_no: 4141 block_no: 2270651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-03 20:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea48ed14f0c4cbd483b084f57c0a4c928b8053a38ae689f1f8295e0ac2292a7aBlock Operator
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