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 2276623 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278007 epoch_slot_no: 10007 block_no: 2276516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-05 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda06a3ff4b8b5cac54546b9b16cd948034a2c527bea035292f04485d5b46b259Block Operator
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