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 2276033 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277417 epoch_slot_no: 9417 block_no: 2275926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2916 time: 2019-03-05 02:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bcfc7c83c7da07bba24cffc1c39ba8611bde0171771a7d9eaad98d34b8dae85Block Operator
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