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 2272313 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273696 epoch_slot_no: 5696 block_no: 2272206 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1619 time: 2019-03-04 05:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc163c177e965b866107d7bdd96904591e8100c26665950532092aa3b20bf4dd2Block Operator
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