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 2275812 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277196 epoch_slot_no: 9196 block_no: 2275705 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 16593 time: 2019-03-05 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61a2af988713534101949430ec9bf713b4b55725bb04a803182bbe2596d500a1Block Operator
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