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 2275703 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277087 epoch_slot_no: 9087 block_no: 2275596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1355 time: 2019-03-05 00:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e48ec3c3ffcfc86b022d57e943d2d6b7037b87193beeda9725214ca4baffa6dBlock Operator
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