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 2276172 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2277556 epoch_slot_no: 9556 block_no: 2276065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 32521 time: 2019-03-05 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9a5d105404259cb782477b1d6df00e35f418ec7072fe3172f362e4f25cbd60bBlock Operator
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