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 2276931 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278315 epoch_slot_no: 10315 block_no: 2276824 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3162 time: 2019-03-05 07:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd644f7d1faf36f04fc41b2df34cb1cf03f63f73b1ca84cd0112712b54ac0a94bBlock Operator
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