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 2272014 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2273397 epoch_slot_no: 5397 block_no: 2271907 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1709 time: 2019-03-04 03:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d697168b2f7619e3269435062c5e8a9880ad02877acf0bec14e90f24839422Block Operator
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