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 2275850 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277234 epoch_slot_no: 9234 block_no: 2275743 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2019-03-05 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x289914d6d16c2d51a4beebd2dfe696abc3a7da382ac0e60aadb3b5ff6fa7ea4bBlock Operator
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