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 2277966 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279350 epoch_slot_no: 11350 block_no: 2277859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1178 time: 2019-03-05 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26c687cca749753cf6060661c1f40806f7eac584bc36f1ac6300bf656ff5641eBlock Operator
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