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 2278693 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2280077 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 2278586 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 16593 time: 2019-03-05 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58c76d1012e8343384c33f1035333dda0693f43c8c7d470cb1072552812b1ccdBlock Operator
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