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 2273550 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2274933 epoch_slot_no: 6933 block_no: 2273443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 28118 time: 2019-03-04 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75bd777a1323d63a6f526b5317415d268dcfe49ffc8f5eed10a128645c64c130Block Operator
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