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 2274672 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2276056 epoch_slot_no: 8056 block_no: 2274565 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1824 time: 2019-03-04 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76f952c4214b4e9e082e1d5c1984efb7dcd7a9784decfae07b27669c5caad7d7Block Operator
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