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 2276060 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277444 epoch_slot_no: 9444 block_no: 2275953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-05 02:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48e400eb58488763acc9d15df55d2336434121e5373fdfbd1c62c0ddeaede4e2Block Operator
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