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 2272879 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274262 epoch_slot_no: 6262 block_no: 2272772 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-04 08:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c594e19ed5697bee1d34bc357d52bc15bb3c96fe917db488c4fcd7b1b7bb426Block Operator
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