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 2276242 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277626 epoch_slot_no: 9626 block_no: 2276135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1889 time: 2019-03-05 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7df4949de52d0be54ca59f379e1e6512dcf29d7666a761ce7059123f5644241fBlock Operator
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