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 2278180 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279564 epoch_slot_no: 11564 block_no: 2278073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5785 time: 2019-03-05 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8905505e07f29f6488b92d05f926ca402d05ed0d6d2b3f63aa0b5c924f90963Block Operator
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