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 2277072 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2278456 epoch_slot_no: 10456 block_no: 2276965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12240 time: 2019-03-05 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb53cf3d4eff4ae9e69015c75dfad71662d0d68fae3f20ad1b1f9dcb828d82ceBlock Operator
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