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 2277494 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2278878 epoch_slot_no: 10878 block_no: 2277387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1921 time: 2019-03-05 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ae16a4764dac026a01e98097ff4fd0c25dbaac55a927fe8ba96d6824913ccc1Block Operator
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