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 2273638 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275021 epoch_slot_no: 7021 block_no: 2273531 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-04 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeed522258bd24cd39469628137e8e07cc138b577c52da96d41ec93d0d4178f14Block Operator
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