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 2275500 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2276884 epoch_slot_no: 8884 block_no: 2275393 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1658 time: 2019-03-04 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a84c0aa07ebe341dfe0ff00da774f85a1aa4f52394c8f7ad9db6acd9d1ffa97Block Operator
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