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 2276687 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278071 epoch_slot_no: 10071 block_no: 2276580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3473 time: 2019-03-05 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70b55cf0a70cd74994843a4550b9eab3cb0000f3bd77cab416a4143054c30778Block Operator
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