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 2277822 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279206 epoch_slot_no: 11206 block_no: 2277715 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-03-05 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8ba0a7695b9f08cf7ed564eea4f7a82a338ec6a6c8aeefe99aae3b257dd03d5Block Operator
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