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 2278316 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2279700 epoch_slot_no: 11700 block_no: 2278209 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2110 time: 2019-03-05 14:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a3280bec151ee2176a53e4f31dafe42daef3ed9cffa53574fbb83c77e6a325Block Operator
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