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 2271214 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2272597 epoch_slot_no: 4597 block_no: 2271107 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2019-03-03 23:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d3e36c875bd9ce5f43855e57d12d9ea7c583f633b39ae5896341d71a7b1305dBlock Operator
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