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 2277250 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278634 epoch_slot_no: 10634 block_no: 2277143 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5604 time: 2019-03-05 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x441889a066e3658cd76c4d3b98e2e3f9aaca965410c78d1a05237672fa171f2aBlock Operator
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