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 2272592 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2273975 epoch_slot_no: 5975 block_no: 2272485 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2019-03-04 06:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfb231c53c821aa1de17931e941b0e21af208ea07f84891aa629518e4eb11882Block Operator
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