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 2277678 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279062 epoch_slot_no: 11062 block_no: 2277571 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3489 time: 2019-03-05 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2052696e330c53f3266db58bd2a1f1edfba689838097cf1f685219edcf8beb35Block Operator
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