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 2274137 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275521 epoch_slot_no: 7521 block_no: 2274030 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-04 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbab2360e4891fcc16f1ec3958eb3eb16f4e739c99e65f2bc5ea5ea7b034bbbb7Block Operator
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