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 2278248 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2279632 epoch_slot_no: 11632 block_no: 2278141 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2440 time: 2019-03-05 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cf35b88af90b3b82a56e7b7c09efc48110380873925d72ba2011c8e329928ecBlock Operator
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