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 2271412 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2272795 epoch_slot_no: 4795 block_no: 2271305 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2523 time: 2019-03-04 00:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77d7b342391426d5f914dc8c2825210f6dc0ff3e60bf37221fb56aecd04a7223Block Operator
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