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 2276782 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278166 epoch_slot_no: 10166 block_no: 2276675 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2019-03-05 06:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcaa18bfcf7e5aea0c9feec919a40dd91371a3b5d3f0fe3daaf60c0dc9e5283fBlock Operator
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