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 2278077 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2279461 epoch_slot_no: 11461 block_no: 2277970 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1375 time: 2019-03-05 13:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4826c0ee4dbe529fabccc5abda6f667c4564d66c59cb0123eddc043a22af0537Block Operator
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