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 2276581 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277965 epoch_slot_no: 9965 block_no: 2276474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4869 time: 2019-03-05 05:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66206ce27fe6295288585b071c8a240065700d1bcdb647c46ecab494de3ca650Block Operator
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