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 2272913 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274296 epoch_slot_no: 6296 block_no: 2272806 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-04 08:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc910f2c3d71e54c8a37f7811ebb2de99b5dfb3b73605c8f73db04d119dd82718Block Operator
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