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 2276870 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2278254 epoch_slot_no: 10254 block_no: 2276763 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4526 time: 2019-03-05 06:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1deb82cd598cc6b491a2d2201808129f3bff472578903cbb12da236abbb3de0Block Operator
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