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 2273229 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274612 epoch_slot_no: 6612 block_no: 2273122 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2019-03-04 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe677a9cd5ef75fd3dd81b3456d27c6c3aeafa363502ace4b2144ff70840850dBlock Operator
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