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 2272016 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273399 epoch_slot_no: 5399 block_no: 2271909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4581 time: 2019-03-04 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7bd10e9681d625288d27b24b44ee09e6f012f6ff116907e675d51090cf0882dBlock Operator
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