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 2278692 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2280076 epoch_slot_no: 12076 block_no: 2278585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11879 time: 2019-03-05 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb304f64d4db0fe5ccbf4cc2b1c2c55b1255cf07fbc823428bfdb4ce00f527282Block Operator
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