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 2278317 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2279701 epoch_slot_no: 11701 block_no: 2278210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2245 time: 2019-03-05 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff00c45925ad96ca9e276d08ccdd3ffd87e94ed09abde517476c13c7bf45ee68Block Operator
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