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 2272648 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274031 epoch_slot_no: 6031 block_no: 2272541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1270 time: 2019-03-04 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42d3b19f60299692a07c09dfd9118e6e6a0227bd2b5c0817a51ae6174427ceb8Block Operator
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