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 2274254 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275638 epoch_slot_no: 7638 block_no: 2274147 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-04 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x568f9559ff62f7baf8dee1ab8da00fee62c0b6567a926ab7dd618db1b6cd9784Block Operator
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