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 2273274 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2274657 epoch_slot_no: 6657 block_no: 2273167 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3098 time: 2019-03-04 10:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f8b90fcf52a997edcf81b3a91bec3aa220ddcd825c6e115cb1276dfdcf73ad3Block Operator
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