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 2276809 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278193 epoch_slot_no: 10193 block_no: 2276702 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3639 time: 2019-03-05 06:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01968edac64e63deae7212a4d8c03c4ba2e0d4644d25a21c58fa8af0e02f8d5cBlock Operator
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