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 2277751 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279135 epoch_slot_no: 11135 block_no: 2277644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2019-03-05 11:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc46bc173cece2776a73651a5ed2aa94bb19d2c873b624c3210dd9c7b94e28b51Block Operator
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