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 2275272 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2276656 epoch_slot_no: 8656 block_no: 2275165 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 18380 time: 2019-03-04 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbadce79972835c62e25b2f06b865a4681c12eefcd2156f32fa068203bec9e1dBlock Operator
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