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 2276087 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277471 epoch_slot_no: 9471 block_no: 2275980 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2107 time: 2019-03-05 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a7928f710a7544a90c2e16aaf44f2136755eb945e53241affd30d03f7366ebfBlock Operator
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