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 2274235 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275619 epoch_slot_no: 7619 block_no: 2274128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3086 time: 2019-03-04 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0f321cdfa8506e85e5038cf35b518498dcdebbaf38a8364bf0c67f1945c7b7eBlock Operator
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