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 2271595 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2272978 epoch_slot_no: 4978 block_no: 2271488 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1899 time: 2019-03-04 01:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95fb4ed44ed75477a057066810c3c9e33d0f309e1fb47dc4144ba3b6ce5b04cdBlock Operator
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