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 2276748 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278132 epoch_slot_no: 10132 block_no: 2276641 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-05 06:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x491518bbabb9964922400ef5e192ec867453ee85b835a982e7437646ef0c24eeBlock Operator
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