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 2275363 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2276747 epoch_slot_no: 8747 block_no: 2275256 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3058 time: 2019-03-04 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c8a8bcbdae39619be5cf8004f675e817f20b151ca9acd0b6f846bbf5ec4796eBlock Operator
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