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 2272069 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2273452 epoch_slot_no: 5452 block_no: 2271962 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3656 time: 2019-03-04 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc0403dd3895451396c0a317606a0e2cb3f471de27ed12941f1183d955996e8eBlock Operator
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