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 2272022 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2273405 epoch_slot_no: 5405 block_no: 2271915 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1668 time: 2019-03-04 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x219005d1e1a188be95723a2523f776f76cf7eb75b3d1c00938a713fb73d95b7eBlock Operator
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