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 2273827 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275211 epoch_slot_no: 7211 block_no: 2273720 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-03-04 13:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9df588375fbb1f8e2b3327206f364df2aebabd98b8c63455031902210ce910deBlock Operator
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