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 2276489 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2277873 epoch_slot_no: 9873 block_no: 2276382 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-03-05 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9efc90123a4d5d044f84e779b856e4bf75bbe9a6122c691f6b3334e6e54e9121Block Operator
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