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 2275147 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2276531 epoch_slot_no: 8531 block_no: 2275040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-03-04 21:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26f685d7890ace3e04d683427e074fe8f9ab2c3249027bc302eaf6e84b7160abBlock Operator
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