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 2277282 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278666 epoch_slot_no: 10666 block_no: 2277175 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8633 time: 2019-03-05 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7500547214d56f1f3fa9c70faad360004eae7a3afc27d717c628f492c97c9960Block Operator
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