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 2271869 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273252 epoch_slot_no: 5252 block_no: 2271762 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-04 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee66d371f9244c3bd1af7386915f19bd989d51f1d011610d6a0452a1330add46Block Operator
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