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 2278409 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2279793 epoch_slot_no: 11793 block_no: 2278302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-03-05 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d1b99f3df7772f7642decfe9e60dbacffdbe5a9a38b99f4b4a6309194091e0Block Operator
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