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 2277235 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278619 epoch_slot_no: 10619 block_no: 2277128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3281 time: 2019-03-05 08:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b3765f3e3138f8f8537d12c313fbcce0d966b4331f636dd89b4581051e1199Block Operator
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