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 2272465 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273848 epoch_slot_no: 5848 block_no: 2272358 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3691 time: 2019-03-04 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8da4bf51fc6df3841bf6ae4b66396da8dbb6242582f09b9b4ae7c894ba0f78c8Block Operator
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