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 2272100 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273483 epoch_slot_no: 5483 block_no: 2271993 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2769 time: 2019-03-04 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93bbc6160762acf0cddc404b1737b22a452ab9f7287a1118345fdd1fc3d08a1dBlock Operator
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