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 2271579 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2272962 epoch_slot_no: 4962 block_no: 2271472 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2434 time: 2019-03-04 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92f056989feb5b87448f460e20494c1b6e7bf8cafc71de90ad3f79d4e00dad1cBlock Operator
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