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 2274072 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275456 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 2273965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-03-04 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe63d1d842989c1b8238162ed3f7b1832f26c8d53326c3a3edc82d061fe305380Block Operator
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