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 2274192 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2275576 epoch_slot_no: 7576 block_no: 2274085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 32640 time: 2019-03-04 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9556d4ad622a015761ead7273cb86de0410a6985349855792fef994e24d779d2Block Operator
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