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 2272404 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273787 epoch_slot_no: 5787 block_no: 2272297 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2186 time: 2019-03-04 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a70865a58125cdf59f4557b842ceb99970c27c3cddc091d097225976a8b8178Block Operator
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