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 2271877 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273260 epoch_slot_no: 5260 block_no: 2271770 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2019-03-04 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1704f277b45e02220d9da90070a4b0394150011032d6b5248a08b20955cc4928Block Operator
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