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 2278150 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2279534 epoch_slot_no: 11534 block_no: 2278043 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4106 time: 2019-03-05 13:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fe589f9d6f68bdd99e9006817c4c268228d066ceb5bf613dd61ed5917338717Block Operator
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