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 2278241 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279625 epoch_slot_no: 11625 block_no: 2278134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1342 time: 2019-03-05 14:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc3b0840e04e85be50176ba9b50be9e3f650d1be691f8196d285ae313dd2c9dfBlock Operator
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