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 2274372 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2275756 epoch_slot_no: 7756 block_no: 2274265 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 26603 time: 2019-03-04 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e9f58b91e4bd4c8533f85536e0a228f8e59492486ad228588d9bfefc0ac7254Block Operator
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