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 2272237 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273620 epoch_slot_no: 5620 block_no: 2272130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7982 time: 2019-03-04 04:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf8476f633167e27862278f94bf5e9a5c00f1f68b6ae22eb3844b31ba1444b5dBlock Operator
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