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 2272778 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274161 epoch_slot_no: 6161 block_no: 2272671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-04 07:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a2c0a13b2831998cd78f4e9fe0b869f3cc533dbcbf3038699aa8d6d262814eaBlock Operator
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