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 2275972 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277356 epoch_slot_no: 9356 block_no: 2275865 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1880 time: 2019-03-05 01:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cdeb46c9d08640a520bb26316cb6c609dc82dbb401dc5a4a45baaf55eb3e4c0Block Operator
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