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 2278404 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279788 epoch_slot_no: 11788 block_no: 2278297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2474 time: 2019-03-05 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4502b0e395e6f63f049a91c7cea9eefc2e8e5344a6124e65c50f72cffc22fa64Block Operator
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