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 2272176 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273559 epoch_slot_no: 5559 block_no: 2272069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6140 time: 2019-03-04 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18de6c9363486e75a5f350abbf6a821edd14498148beac6a4814370d02901cb0Block Operator
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