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 2276712 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2278096 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 2276605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 24840 time: 2019-03-05 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed7500513e33e9c3140d0b9c451294790c27da862cd3e3f67f88ab2a6c48785dBlock Operator
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