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 2274426 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275810 epoch_slot_no: 7810 block_no: 2274319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-03-04 17:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59c2a373b800aba2d8450b8bbe9cd8183fec2bb6de9f3dbbf49f5b43bfde6e9aBlock Operator
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