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 2272861 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2274244 epoch_slot_no: 6244 block_no: 2272754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2019-03-04 08:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f06d216342c42231c3ade61e57586e106117b8068e3a2d0b382c2f9b18b413bBlock Operator
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