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 2278243 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279627 epoch_slot_no: 11627 block_no: 2278136 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-05 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe214f777c23bb1a7a19f1cf03c3a99e4fabba26cea274467488fde3e45b9701Block Operator
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