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 2273686 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275069 epoch_slot_no: 7069 block_no: 2273579 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-03-04 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe46f46f7025ce05b4da849d606001a14a222b3fc800b8f7e7c5722e101d906c1Block Operator
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