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 2273351 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2274734 epoch_slot_no: 6734 block_no: 2273244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2301 time: 2019-03-04 11:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54dc8b8158a2a90d85a3f7c9f3543437de905a54cbe02f366569678d968af988Block Operator
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