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 2274133 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275517 epoch_slot_no: 7517 block_no: 2274026 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-03-04 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1afe7b90bc936fbcf95a9be87515de094fc6164a8853f08bc271be90b76ef9b8Block Operator
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