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 2277581 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2278965 epoch_slot_no: 10965 block_no: 2277474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2019-03-05 10:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0e1982daf2925ad0d8cb1ef216d7768462aa84243f71022c241ab00e3f89182Block Operator
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