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 2272267 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273650 epoch_slot_no: 5650 block_no: 2272160 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2200 time: 2019-03-04 05:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x814ee2fea9906300096846e344a4ee9893b003b29e4549e1b05a6360735c520fBlock Operator
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