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 2273993 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275377 epoch_slot_no: 7377 block_no: 2273886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-03-04 14:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c2ad28051f7755a900d32cd98ed8e600c1bf9394a2d77d1dfe9a5516c1e2b53Block Operator
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