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 2271853 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273236 epoch_slot_no: 5236 block_no: 2271746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2421 time: 2019-03-04 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12cd199b795e6dbb3ea89be85e35340dd7a0d203df2352bb12167470df9245dbBlock Operator
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