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 2271654 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273037 epoch_slot_no: 5037 block_no: 2271547 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-03-04 01:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c9d77de8727a212818d8d602189a22b7063593ceb26e5c7bb7b7a3f84662d31Block Operator
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