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 2277608 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2278992 epoch_slot_no: 10992 block_no: 2277501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2452 time: 2019-03-05 10:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4cd02dffe7f0183d831dd3c2e525b2ce08ecd45478049237028a006e3df958bBlock Operator
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