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 2271686 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273069 epoch_slot_no: 5069 block_no: 2271579 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2019-03-04 01:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b904b550de98d4b2e5b8f6ff0f6aeaff4c48ce7a610c62a09b183ee78fe9eb2Block Operator
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