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 2274097 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275481 epoch_slot_no: 7481 block_no: 2273990 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2055 time: 2019-03-04 15:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d6f388615a22877a4f9ff3565b8053ffd290a817851caf94f5c627fbc68c87bBlock Operator
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