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 2276596 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2277980 epoch_slot_no: 9980 block_no: 2276489 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2019-03-05 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39c7f1644f16532f80322b3bc0216747b2b62b45e089125d6b662e939c62cdbaBlock Operator
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