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 2273536 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2274919 epoch_slot_no: 6919 block_no: 2273429 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 32490 time: 2019-03-04 12:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34bf7b1dcc293e61070f1e332ccfc4065fad90f29fb469e4ccb82b5c785fcc3dBlock Operator
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