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 2271701 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273084 epoch_slot_no: 5084 block_no: 2271594 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-03-04 01:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe16b844fa6af7e5104803e1b7deaddb5dd9b42fe5d9aa03e9b42e57634f2da5cBlock Operator
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