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 2272802 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274185 epoch_slot_no: 6185 block_no: 2272695 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1686 time: 2019-03-04 08:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef816d28c0597d3c936f782e74f7a8f7dd801984bb6c06bcdc931b623e999094Block Operator
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