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 2276260 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277644 epoch_slot_no: 9644 block_no: 2276153 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-03-05 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x577d3d43bce8a2199c99a2dce0c3d383f0e27e74ee5a606890ed0d3bd76989c1Block Operator
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