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 2273195 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2274578 epoch_slot_no: 6578 block_no: 2273088 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-04 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e97d2e2f1de9653b190fd1c5e5175d93185e17ac28aee1aa285e7e8b5bf5e34Block Operator
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