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 2278746 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280130 epoch_slot_no: 12130 block_no: 2278639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2019-03-05 17:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91b053059277402f0743604a659810bb97a255506042a4a13f0c12c94db6742eBlock Operator
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