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 2278332 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2279716 epoch_slot_no: 11716 block_no: 2278225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 16593 time: 2019-03-05 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5355beb19693fbd5917188fa932c5cf745283e62b8e98aefa134aa51e2803920Block Operator
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