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 2277296 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278680 epoch_slot_no: 10680 block_no: 2277189 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2578 time: 2019-03-05 09:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04eb9e57235cd66eb7cd609835eda755968f42a1d9a1280cd2d73f2603258151Block Operator
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