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 2273518 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2274901 epoch_slot_no: 6901 block_no: 2273411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2194 time: 2019-03-04 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6b393ff3f8b071d6576e2720f577f5e370a77c1bf44532b3573bfe2a2897166Block Operator
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