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 2277265 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2278649 epoch_slot_no: 10649 block_no: 2277158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2019-03-05 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x353d4ff6f87d231c5e36a8c4e3094c9d75665852f97699e981ad7c56dc52163aBlock Operator
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