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 2277982 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279366 epoch_slot_no: 11366 block_no: 2277875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4804 time: 2019-03-05 12:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9838b3de7cd8d4cd3bb13d84362fa0e61b42ad24b7a13fe4963f0c9f7c2e354bBlock Operator
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