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 2273875 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275259 epoch_slot_no: 7259 block_no: 2273768 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-03-04 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ba4a2f3f021cff23cbe09f9c1a6bbe93fd526443ff27e52e5d6a18bb2bc829cBlock Operator
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