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 2273653 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2275036 epoch_slot_no: 7036 block_no: 2273546 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 25400 time: 2019-03-04 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0abd7be8f800fe1e4117f88d1de6de879ffb36fccfd56826fd77e1f6a7075c6Block Operator
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