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 2278872 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2280256 epoch_slot_no: 12256 block_no: 2278765 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 24557 time: 2019-03-05 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2de8bd937d6470603e3d6560bbc9550c78af79f3ce09bc677842e9e290682e3eBlock Operator
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