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 2273978 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275362 epoch_slot_no: 7362 block_no: 2273871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-03-04 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fe8cbc8b14c1c7a73bf253eaf14edc67a5e15f6ed16da7553a02c5c1e8f1a14Block Operator
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