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 2276261 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277645 epoch_slot_no: 9645 block_no: 2276154 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-05 03:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd51b0aa481592cf8ca9ddfc4dd4c40d78964431968044b7c63235dee8d99fef9Block Operator
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