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 2274173 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275557 epoch_slot_no: 7557 block_no: 2274066 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3586 time: 2019-03-04 15:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x734078ccd78d85efc0fe6cb9a23642c37c5fa631e0f60d94f751b2b29b25e9d1Block Operator
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