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 2275221 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2276605 epoch_slot_no: 8605 block_no: 2275114 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-04 21:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6fe94daedb5357251d29481194bd61da50af60ba9bfe411d9311858bd45704eBlock Operator
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