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 2276900 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278284 epoch_slot_no: 10284 block_no: 2276793 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2040 time: 2019-03-05 06:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x599a018370c9e203d38e7bcc0bbf203d1ea28a2902632955220baa1b97f6ee6dBlock Operator
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