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 2278728 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280112 epoch_slot_no: 12112 block_no: 2278621 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1359 time: 2019-03-05 17:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5805cf82f2e9893454d3c0762c90e139918e5df1b51b6440cde26ea6955e2009Block Operator
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