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 2271620 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273003 epoch_slot_no: 5003 block_no: 2271513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2019-03-04 01:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97332b5f87a24aab8ab2a801b0778c07df6afaebca676e3de6d1600956defbe3Block Operator
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