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 2272424 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2273807 epoch_slot_no: 5807 block_no: 2272317 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-04 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfcaef8b3dce51277f749e67fcda8782731085e353c41e4cb1d83574d76b3de1Block Operator
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