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 2277632 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279016 epoch_slot_no: 11016 block_no: 2277525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5876 time: 2019-03-05 10:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b9b7de96791923bb02f2a04e4c79294099f4022b00ebcfc4afc8459ebdf1a6eBlock Operator
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