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 2272951 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274334 epoch_slot_no: 6334 block_no: 2272844 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3710 time: 2019-03-04 08:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f13ee1c7c6f65ec9b50cd0c01cdb6f97e8b9416f6a395c6cac7c8276ba601c7Block Operator
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