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 2275119 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2276503 epoch_slot_no: 8503 block_no: 2275012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-03-04 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76d3061e1aa567cc14d199edf0984daa5ffda16b918c07c4a8d87639c5dc9faeBlock Operator
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