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 2271166 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2272549 epoch_slot_no: 4549 block_no: 2271059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-03-03 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc77f5edb1a07c32a31d4790f5377c6d6c2be6cc5725f3f3a4ebae5252e25b6fdBlock Operator
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