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 2278860 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2280244 epoch_slot_no: 12244 block_no: 2278753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2297 time: 2019-03-05 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f9935d7a96955cbe1bd23f26e64a911d3ca5be14d9d28c005cc006c4ebb90e0Block Operator
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