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 2276256 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277640 epoch_slot_no: 9640 block_no: 2276149 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2802 time: 2019-03-05 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f7f90263536dbdbee77adbbde1caf4466ff37106c1e3c388a80a3863b646af2Block Operator
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