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 2278743 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280127 epoch_slot_no: 12127 block_no: 2278636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-03-05 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf92d2beb34b3c5cb57f4725ed80b713451ecde126ba22242df9325858c3736adBlock Operator
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