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 2272687 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274070 epoch_slot_no: 6070 block_no: 2272580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-04 07:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38eab985173b20dbdc804c84cabac10f908e677451bfbb4fe93eba931e232668Block Operator
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