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 2273552 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2274935 epoch_slot_no: 6935 block_no: 2273445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 27571 time: 2019-03-04 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdceb91783003a863eddb94ee886f0b6ac4782192f9d241eb8c6e61bc38f3e368Block Operator
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