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 2274494 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2275878 epoch_slot_no: 7878 block_no: 2274387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-04 17:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8266dd7a458e42de9c6e2bab0b4c003732892bbd914cff22bfd674b9d1b2d3adBlock Operator
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