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 2272906 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2274289 epoch_slot_no: 6289 block_no: 2272799 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1853 time: 2019-03-04 08:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ff8020d3a620641df52a62c5df59ab6a3bb52868f75320c19c3371eb08cfa18Block Operator
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