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 2271488 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2272871 epoch_slot_no: 4871 block_no: 2271381 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3688 time: 2019-03-04 00:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x561ac6dea21cb7d49b3f1cc582d10097e331650f952379159112f82025067650Block Operator
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