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 2272666 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274049 epoch_slot_no: 6049 block_no: 2272559 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6607 time: 2019-03-04 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e8686cbed181cf36e04f7521b48a78a81077f691870dc5fb80e2d049419d50cBlock Operator
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