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 2271813 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273196 epoch_slot_no: 5196 block_no: 2271706 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-04 02:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x210ca279f59f7d6867604395c7ce41fdf270e5272e4b897d105488c0ac5a274bBlock Operator
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