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 2276892 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2278276 epoch_slot_no: 10276 block_no: 2276785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13337 time: 2019-03-05 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x171ed6df4bfb8d99173b786e7f9ecc910e3010395f1f1dc5204bcceaa3046e7aBlock Operator
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