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 2271138 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2272521 epoch_slot_no: 4521 block_no: 2271031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2019-03-03 22:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe54b9e7ad13549524f1b726a1b99dde45bdf83796bbe6c93b97ea543e518b962Block Operator
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