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 2273455 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274838 epoch_slot_no: 6838 block_no: 2273348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-03-04 11:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd203c38f1d8eafb0aaf33df9e98f04b1e57f7bc6a3edf76968ba582221a94215Block Operator
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