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 2278447 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2279831 epoch_slot_no: 11831 block_no: 2278340 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3015 time: 2019-03-05 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b868a334795f6bc7df6dd88c80615b9468f5628ce3dfdcf674ab9f10e40c065Block Operator
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