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 2273742 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275125 epoch_slot_no: 7125 block_no: 2273635 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-04 13:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ec4f3be374eb48e1457c4e21fe03bfb14622bddbefa770339f3c76780b6e35fBlock Operator
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