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 2277487 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2278871 epoch_slot_no: 10871 block_no: 2277380 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1749 time: 2019-03-05 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cc72e5bac07a5b3d9778c24798e4899142b5abe9d5eb4e0c444a06b50aee0b7Block Operator
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