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 2278165 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279549 epoch_slot_no: 11549 block_no: 2278058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2011 time: 2019-03-05 13:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf046480933c9a2d3e8b97dab89f9608c13feb4f111ef35ba5445745d38f16754Block Operator
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