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 2278326 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279710 epoch_slot_no: 11710 block_no: 2278219 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-05 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x566e94d8b1aac1c10e562a367ba03e26f6a043317848bd55c6cd609c94841e32Block Operator
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