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 2277326 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278710 epoch_slot_no: 10710 block_no: 2277219 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-05 09:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6f23776a9b2ea923acc191a4ce0fb7fa15681fe9cd412650432448429069c37Block Operator
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