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 2278104 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279488 epoch_slot_no: 11488 block_no: 2277997 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-05 13:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9eba4b6a551ea26cd62ba2d535ddb00ba7d05d1343b9ce92b0a29c0a03c0567Block Operator
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