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 2276139 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277523 epoch_slot_no: 9523 block_no: 2276032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-05 02:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc10d4ba964176e2c9b0c2d13d055fd80e6a127d3ace4629cce08543c235375b6Block Operator
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