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 2276216 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2277600 epoch_slot_no: 9600 block_no: 2276109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2114 time: 2019-03-05 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6b1064562c5719ac9aee3e8fe15a4c2a6543115b977697283202dd3ae778389Block Operator
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