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 2277448 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278832 epoch_slot_no: 10832 block_no: 2277341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-05 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe86a8a38e23a5d4d099512db99d2ee28313b8d5de150761d5974d893f37b03b0Block Operator
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