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 2272541 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2273924 epoch_slot_no: 5924 block_no: 2272434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3410 time: 2019-03-04 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56374f7ca7d82d62a1ccfb9baf2baece521918657b6ca7b11718404b4d2814cbBlock Operator
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