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 2277369 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278753 epoch_slot_no: 10753 block_no: 2277262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-05 09:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1243d36db912c22b86f907dccbf68a1f29f46390943832d9de6b7fb52cacb03Block Operator
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