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 2278850 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280234 epoch_slot_no: 12234 block_no: 2278743 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1494 time: 2019-03-05 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b26e315af5840497f54937dbe2a31371d3558d7e31c06762efd9f0a85747dd3Block Operator
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