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 2273655 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2275038 epoch_slot_no: 7038 block_no: 2273548 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10570 time: 2019-03-04 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x528f556da99a918397dd8be01f38b89188bcc56d96623819c2cd1a51d0055e6dBlock Operator
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