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 2278028 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279412 epoch_slot_no: 11412 block_no: 2277921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4207 time: 2019-03-05 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e7e101745c9a5589a21a4e9695b4e126a6ecf66e421b0f11c3d1030e93e2da4Block Operator
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