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 2271810 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273193 epoch_slot_no: 5193 block_no: 2271703 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-04 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5abb38b8575257f5a20a9756e165807ae4b558bf25ad5be3349f4bc91d4a36d0Block Operator
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