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 2278652 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280036 epoch_slot_no: 12036 block_no: 2278545 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-05 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3a7d9ea18f29c1205509f00fe0bb13353da048cfc2716846140a25d0a7192b1Block Operator
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