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 2272710 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274093 epoch_slot_no: 6093 block_no: 2272603 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-03-04 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f9d22a381ce44707088a40867c804adf1c8f4d8cea702b3e988415f6bb26c3fBlock Operator
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