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 2275993 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277377 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 2275886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 16597 time: 2019-03-05 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4df2e9cacc94a1eea31181e945468c2a46012403a81073c4fd928af1d1ec72ddBlock Operator
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