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 2277906 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279290 epoch_slot_no: 11290 block_no: 2277799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-03-05 12:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a82093af181b89cef4d9fe29641fd31d59c67702b5a24e59bdf47e59669b087Block Operator
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